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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.96, 3,026.56 and 1,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.96, 3,026.56 and 1,261.76 is: 1,741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.96 : 3,026.56 = 1,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.96/3,026.56 = 1,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.96x = 3,026.56 × 1,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.96x = 3,818,792.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,792.35/2,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.39

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