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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.88, 2,009.82 and 1,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.88, 2,009.82 and 1,291.76 is: 1,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.88 : 2,009.82 = 1,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.88/2,009.82 = 1,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.88x = 2,009.82 × 1,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.88x = 2,596,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,205.08/1,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.31

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