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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,778.96, 2,668.04 and 1,289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,778.96, 2,668.04 and 1,289.96 is: 1,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,778.96 : 2,668.04 = 1,289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,778.96/2,668.04 = 1,289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,778.96x = 2,668.04 × 1,289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,778.96x = 3,441,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,664.88/1,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.65

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