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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.17, 3,914.41 and 1,952.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.17, 3,914.41 and 1,952.23 is: 2,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.17 : 3,914.41 = 1,952.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.17/3,914.41 = 1,952.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.17x = 3,914.41 × 1,952.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.17x = 7,641,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641,828.63/2,611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.59

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