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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.78, 3,911.76 and 1,292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.78, 3,911.76 and 1,292.77 is: 1,936.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.78 : 3,911.76 = 1,292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.78/3,911.76 = 1,292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.78x = 3,911.76 × 1,292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.78x = 5,057,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,005.98/2,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.97

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