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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.26, 3,988.08 and 1,271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.26, 3,988.08 and 1,271.87 is: 1,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.26 : 3,988.08 = 1,271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.26/3,988.08 = 1,271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.26x = 3,988.08 × 1,271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.26x = 5,072,299.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,299.37/2,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.41

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