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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.94, 3,919.83 and 1,296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.94, 3,919.83 and 1,296.75 is: 1,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.94 : 3,919.83 = 1,296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.94/3,919.83 = 1,296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.94x = 3,919.83 × 1,296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.94x = 5,083,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,039.55/2,612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.33

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