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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.76, 3,910.20 and 1,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.76, 3,910.20 and 1,312.60 is: 1,965.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.76 : 3,910.20 = 1,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.76/3,910.20 = 1,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.76x = 3,910.20 × 1,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.76x = 5,132,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,528.52/2,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.91

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