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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.94, 3,951.79 and 1,319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.94, 3,951.79 and 1,319.59 is: 1,978.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.94 : 3,951.79 = 1,319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.94/3,951.79 = 1,319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.94x = 3,951.79 × 1,319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.94x = 5,214,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,744.21/2,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.32

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