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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.48, 3,914.52 and 1,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.48, 3,914.52 and 1,312.24 is: 1,967.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.48 : 3,914.52 = 1,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.48/3,914.52 = 1,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.48x = 3,914.52 × 1,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.48x = 5,136,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,789.72/2,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.00

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