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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.63, 3,918.50 and 1,030.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.63, 3,918.50 and 1,030.93 is: 1,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.63 : 3,918.50 = 1,030.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.63/3,918.50 = 1,030.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.63x = 3,918.50 × 1,030.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.63x = 4,039,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,694.05/2,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.22

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