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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.88, 3,026.04 and 1,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.88, 3,026.04 and 1,261.68 is: 1,741.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.88 : 3,026.04 = 1,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.88/3,026.04 = 1,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.88x = 3,026.04 × 1,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.88x = 3,817,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,894.15/2,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.04

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