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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.17, 3,916.77 and 1,030.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.17, 3,916.77 and 1,030.05 is: 1,545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.17 : 3,916.77 = 1,030.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.17/3,916.77 = 1,030.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.17x = 3,916.77 × 1,030.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.17x = 4,034,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,468.94/2,611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.08

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