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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.08, 3,994.62 and 1,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.08, 3,994.62 and 1,277.28 is: 1,914.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.08 : 3,994.62 = 1,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.08/3,994.62 = 1,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.08x = 3,994.62 × 1,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.08x = 5,102,248.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,248.23/2,665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.48

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