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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.94, 3,916.89 and 1,380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.94, 3,916.89 and 1,380.78 is: 2,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.94 : 3,916.89 = 1,380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.94/3,916.89 = 1,380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.94x = 3,916.89 × 1,380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.94x = 5,408,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,363.37/2,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.46

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