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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.52, 3,917.73 and 1,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.52, 3,917.73 and 1,379.96 is: 2,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.52 : 3,917.73 = 1,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.52/3,917.73 = 1,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.52x = 3,917.73 × 1,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.52x = 5,406,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,406,310.69/2,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.18

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