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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.04, 3,919.62 and 1,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.04, 3,919.62 and 1,380.30 is: 2,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.04 : 3,919.62 = 1,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.04/3,919.62 = 1,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.04x = 3,919.62 × 1,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.04x = 5,410,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,251.49/2,612.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.27

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