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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.64, 3,602.73 and 1,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.64, 3,602.73 and 1,431.70 is: 1,975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.64 : 3,602.73 = 1,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.64/3,602.73 = 1,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.64x = 3,602.73 × 1,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.64x = 5,158,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,028.54/2,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.77

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