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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.82, 3,610.79 and 1,950.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.82, 3,610.79 and 1,950.51 is: 2,693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.82 : 3,610.79 = 1,950.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.82/3,610.79 = 1,950.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.82x = 3,610.79 × 1,950.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.82x = 7,042,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,893.11/2,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.46

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