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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.10, 3,901.59 and 1,973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.10, 3,901.59 and 1,973.69 is: 2,949.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.10 : 3,901.59 = 1,973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.10/3,901.59 = 1,973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.10x = 3,901.59 × 1,973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.10x = 7,700,509.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,509.88/2,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.14

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