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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.98, 3,940.18 and 1,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.98, 3,940.18 and 1,310.06 is: 1,964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.98 : 3,940.18 = 1,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.98/3,940.18 = 1,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.98x = 3,940.18 × 1,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.98x = 5,161,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161,872.21/2,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.20

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