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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.90, 3,918.17 and 1,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.90, 3,918.17 and 1,151.08 is: 1,727.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.90 : 3,918.17 = 1,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.90/3,918.17 = 1,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.90x = 3,918.17 × 1,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.90x = 4,510,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,120.21/2,610.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.42

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