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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.73, 4,012.98 and 1,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.73, 4,012.98 and 1,288.36 is: 1,932.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.73 : 4,012.98 = 1,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.73/4,012.98 = 1,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.73x = 4,012.98 × 1,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.73x = 5,170,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,142.85/2,675.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.24

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