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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.28, 3,914.64 and 1,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.28, 3,914.64 and 1,311.96 is: 1,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.28 : 3,914.64 = 1,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.28/3,914.64 = 1,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.28x = 3,914.64 × 1,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.28x = 5,135,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,851.09/2,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.04

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