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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.60, 2,708.40 and 1,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.60, 2,708.40 and 1,319.60 is: 1,979.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.60 : 2,708.40 = 1,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.60/2,708.40 = 1,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.60x = 2,708.40 × 1,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.60x = 3,574,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,004.64/1,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.40

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