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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.56, 3,915.68 and 1,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.56, 3,915.68 and 1,071.52 is: 1,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.56 : 3,915.68 = 1,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.56/3,915.68 = 1,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.56x = 3,915.68 × 1,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.56x = 4,195,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,729.43/2,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.21

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