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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.74, 3,917.58 and 1,312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.74, 3,917.58 and 1,312.92 is: 1,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.74 : 3,917.58 = 1,312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.74/3,917.58 = 1,312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.74x = 3,917.58 × 1,312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.74x = 5,143,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,469.13/2,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.36

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