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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.70, 3,926.22 and 1,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.70, 3,926.22 and 1,382.88 is: 2,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.70 : 3,926.22 = 1,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.70/3,926.22 = 1,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.70x = 3,926.22 × 1,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.70x = 5,429,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,429,491.11/2,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.73

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