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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.76, 3,919.78 and 1,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.76, 3,919.78 and 1,297.13 is: 1,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.76 : 3,919.78 = 1,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.76/3,919.78 = 1,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.76x = 3,919.78 × 1,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.76x = 5,084,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084,444.63/2,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.01

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