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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.45, 3,924.44 and 1,319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.45, 3,924.44 and 1,319.21 is: 1,977.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.45 : 3,924.44 = 1,319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.45/3,924.44 = 1,319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.45x = 3,924.44 × 1,319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.45x = 5,177,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,153.90/2,618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.18

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