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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.38, 4,012.88 and 1,290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.38, 4,012.88 and 1,290.06 is: 1,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.38 : 4,012.88 = 1,290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.38/4,012.88 = 1,290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.38x = 4,012.88 × 1,290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.38x = 5,176,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,849.52/2,676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.28

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