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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.97, 4,012.23 and 1,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.97, 4,012.23 and 1,289.28 is: 1,933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.97 : 4,012.23 = 1,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.97/4,012.23 = 1,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.97x = 4,012.23 × 1,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.97x = 5,172,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,887.89/2,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.09

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