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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.66, 3,915.90 and 1,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.66, 3,915.90 and 1,050.18 is: 1,575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.66 : 3,915.90 = 1,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.66/3,915.90 = 1,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.66x = 3,915.90 × 1,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.66x = 4,112,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,399.86/2,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.23

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