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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.74, 3,921.25 and 1,298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.74, 3,921.25 and 1,298.11 is: 1,947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.74 : 3,921.25 = 1,298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.74/3,921.25 = 1,298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.74x = 3,921.25 × 1,298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.74x = 5,090,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090,194.23/2,613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.48

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