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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.90, 3,602.97 and 1,431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.90, 3,602.97 and 1,431.90 is: 1,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.90 : 3,602.97 = 1,431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.90/3,602.97 = 1,431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.90x = 3,602.97 × 1,431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.90x = 5,159,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,092.74/2,610.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.98

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