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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.13, 3,928.76 and 1,300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.13, 3,928.76 and 1,300.98 is: 1,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.13 : 3,928.76 = 1,300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.13/3,928.76 = 1,300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.13x = 3,928.76 × 1,300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.13x = 5,111,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,241.44/2,620.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.76

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