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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.28, 3,921.98 and 1,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.28, 3,921.98 and 1,298.75 is: 1,948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.28 : 3,921.98 = 1,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.28/3,921.98 = 1,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.28x = 3,921.98 × 1,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.28x = 5,093,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,645.42/2,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.40

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