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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.97, 2,459.79 and 1,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.97, 2,459.79 and 1,310.76 is: 1,962.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.97 : 2,459.79 = 1,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.97/2,459.79 = 1,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.97x = 2,459.79 × 1,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.97x = 3,224,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,194.34/1,642.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.42

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