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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.30, 3,930.90 and 1,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.30, 3,930.90 and 1,061.01 is: 1,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.30 : 3,930.90 = 1,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.30/3,930.90 = 1,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.30x = 3,930.90 × 1,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.30x = 4,170,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,724.21/2,621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.09

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