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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.52, 3,917.72 and 1,050.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.52, 3,917.72 and 1,050.53 is: 1,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.52 : 3,917.72 = 1,050.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.52/3,917.72 = 1,050.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.52x = 3,917.72 × 1,050.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.52x = 4,115,703.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,703.14/2,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.58

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