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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.96, 3,921.84 and 1,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.96, 3,921.84 and 1,316.34 is: 1,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.96 : 3,921.84 = 1,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.96/3,921.84 = 1,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.96x = 3,921.84 × 1,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.96x = 5,162,474.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,474.87/2,613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.96

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