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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.92, 3,985.41 and 1,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.92, 3,985.41 and 1,269.93 is: 1,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.92 : 3,985.41 = 1,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.92/3,985.41 = 1,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.92x = 3,985.41 × 1,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.92x = 5,061,191.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,191.72/2,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.91

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