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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.84, 3,917.81 and 1,051.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.84, 3,917.81 and 1,051.59 is: 1,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.84 : 3,917.81 = 1,051.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.84/3,917.81 = 1,051.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.84x = 3,917.81 × 1,051.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.84x = 4,119,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,924.56/2,610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.01

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