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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.31, 4,013.14 and 1,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.31, 4,013.14 and 1,287.80 is: 1,932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.31 : 4,013.14 = 1,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.31/4,013.14 = 1,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.31x = 4,013.14 × 1,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.31x = 5,168,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,098.41/2,674.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.50

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