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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.79, 3,912.48 and 1,375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.79, 3,912.48 and 1,375.69 is: 2,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.79 : 3,912.48 = 1,375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.79/3,912.48 = 1,375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.79x = 3,912.48 × 1,375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.79x = 5,382,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,359.61/2,610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.58

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