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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.40, 2,096.10 and 1,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.40, 2,096.10 and 1,291.80 is: 1,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.40 : 2,096.10 = 1,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.40/2,096.10 = 1,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.40x = 2,096.10 × 1,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.40x = 2,707,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,741.98/1,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.70

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