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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.80, 3,911.90 and 1,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.80, 3,911.90 and 1,308.20 is: 1,963.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.80 : 3,911.90 = 1,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.80/3,911.90 = 1,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.80x = 3,911.90 × 1,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.80x = 5,117,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117,547.58/2,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.91

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