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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.36, 3,915.28 and 1,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.36, 3,915.28 and 1,377.46 is: 2,065.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.36 : 3,915.28 = 1,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.36/3,915.28 = 1,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.36x = 3,915.28 × 1,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.36x = 5,393,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,141.59/2,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.26

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