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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.36, 3,913.83 and 1,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.36, 3,913.83 and 1,306.74 is: 1,963.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.36 : 3,913.83 = 1,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.36/3,913.83 = 1,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.36x = 3,913.83 × 1,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.36x = 5,114,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,358.21/2,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.77

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