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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.20, 3,913.24 and 1,313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.20, 3,913.24 and 1,313.56 is: 1,968.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.20 : 3,913.24 = 1,313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.20/3,913.24 = 1,313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.20x = 3,913.24 × 1,313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.20x = 5,140,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,275.53/2,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.55

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