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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.56, 4,011.36 and 1,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.56, 4,011.36 and 1,269.28 is: 1,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.56 : 4,011.36 = 1,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.56/4,011.36 = 1,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.56x = 4,011.36 × 1,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.56x = 5,091,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,539.02/2,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.98

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