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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.81, 3,911.25 and 1,291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.81, 3,911.25 and 1,291.14 is: 1,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.81 : 3,911.25 = 1,291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.81/3,911.25 = 1,291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.81x = 3,911.25 × 1,291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.81x = 5,049,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,971.33/2,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.48

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