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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.28, 2,714.96 and 1,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.28, 2,714.96 and 1,296.72 is: 1,943.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.28 : 2,714.96 = 1,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.28/2,714.96 = 1,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.28x = 2,714.96 × 1,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.28x = 3,520,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,542.93/1,811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.68

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