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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.29, 3,902.55 and 1,909.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.29, 3,902.55 and 1,909.97 is: 2,854.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.29 : 3,902.55 = 1,909.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.29/3,902.55 = 1,909.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.29x = 3,902.55 × 1,909.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.29x = 7,453,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,733.91/2,611.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.43

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