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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.78, 3,906.80 and 1,310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.78, 3,906.80 and 1,310.16 is: 1,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.78 : 3,906.80 = 1,310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.78/3,906.80 = 1,310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.78x = 3,906.80 × 1,310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.78x = 5,118,533.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,533.09/2,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.79

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