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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.81, 3,926.75 and 1,301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.81, 3,926.75 and 1,301.92 is: 1,951.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.81 : 3,926.75 = 1,301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.81/3,926.75 = 1,301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.81x = 3,926.75 × 1,301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.81x = 5,112,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,298.03/2,619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.40

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