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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.51, 3,914.22 and 1,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.51, 3,914.22 and 1,051.26 is: 1,576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.51 : 3,914.22 = 1,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.51/3,914.22 = 1,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.51x = 3,914.22 × 1,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.51x = 4,114,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,862.92/2,610.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.27

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