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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.90, 3,913.56 and 1,293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.90, 3,913.56 and 1,293.30 is: 1,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.90 : 3,913.56 = 1,293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.90/3,913.56 = 1,293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.90x = 3,913.56 × 1,293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.90x = 5,061,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,407.15/2,610.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.57

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