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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.63, 3,988.81 and 1,271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.63, 3,988.81 and 1,271.79 is: 1,908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.63 : 3,988.81 = 1,271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.63/3,988.81 = 1,271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.63x = 3,988.81 × 1,271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.63x = 5,072,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,928.67/2,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.10

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