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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.24, 3,941.33 and 1,311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.24, 3,941.33 and 1,311.12 is: 1,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.24 : 3,941.33 = 1,311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.24/3,941.33 = 1,311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.24x = 3,941.33 × 1,311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.24x = 5,167,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,550.03/2,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.92

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