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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.48, 4,012.61 and 1,288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.48, 4,012.61 and 1,288.10 is: 1,931.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.48 : 4,012.61 = 1,288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.48/4,012.61 = 1,288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.48x = 4,012.61 × 1,288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.48x = 5,168,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,646.53/2,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.86

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