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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.78, 3,928.55 and 1,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.78, 3,928.55 and 1,451.32 is: 2,175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.78 : 3,928.55 = 1,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.78/3,928.55 = 1,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.78x = 3,928.55 × 1,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.78x = 5,701,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,566.11/2,620.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.52

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