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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.39, 3,924.35 and 1,299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.39, 3,924.35 and 1,299.27 is: 1,949.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.39 : 3,924.35 = 1,299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.39/3,924.35 = 1,299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.39x = 3,924.35 × 1,299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.39x = 5,098,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,803.32/2,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.54

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