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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.66, 3,916.71 and 1,051.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.66, 3,916.71 and 1,051.75 is: 1,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.66 : 3,916.71 = 1,051.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.66/3,916.71 = 1,051.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.66x = 3,916.71 × 1,051.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.66x = 4,119,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,399.74/2,610.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.92

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