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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.93, 3,909.87 and 1,290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.93, 3,909.87 and 1,290.78 is: 1,935.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.93 : 3,909.87 = 1,290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.93/3,909.87 = 1,290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.93x = 3,909.87 × 1,290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.93x = 5,046,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,771.00/2,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.16

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