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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.16, 3,908.72 and 1,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.16, 3,908.72 and 1,310.56 is: 1,964.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.16 : 3,908.72 = 1,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.16/3,908.72 = 1,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.16x = 3,908.72 × 1,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.16x = 5,122,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,612.08/2,608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.07

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