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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.08, 3,913.88 and 1,916.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.08, 3,913.88 and 1,916.70 is: 2,873.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.08 : 3,913.88 = 1,916.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.08/3,913.88 = 1,916.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.08x = 3,913.88 × 1,916.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.08x = 7,501,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,724.21/2,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.03

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