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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.26, 3,915.06 and 1,312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.26, 3,915.06 and 1,312.02 is: 1,967.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.26 : 3,915.06 = 1,312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.26/3,915.06 = 1,312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.26x = 3,915.06 × 1,312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.26x = 5,136,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,637.02/2,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.11

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