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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.44, 3,922.63 and 1,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.44, 3,922.63 and 1,298.16 is: 1,947.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.44 : 3,922.63 = 1,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.44/3,922.63 = 1,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.44x = 3,922.63 × 1,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.44x = 5,092,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,198.12/2,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.72

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