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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.41, 3,794.61 and 1,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.41, 3,794.61 and 1,299.16 is: 1,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.41 : 3,794.61 = 1,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.41/3,794.61 = 1,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.41x = 3,794.61 × 1,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.41x = 4,929,805.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,805.53/2,534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.15

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