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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.76, 3,907.48 and 1,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.76, 3,907.48 and 1,371.88 is: 2,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.76 : 3,907.48 = 1,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.76/3,907.48 = 1,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.76x = 3,907.48 × 1,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.76x = 5,360,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,593.66/2,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.21

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