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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.60, 4,015.80 and 1,290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.60, 4,015.80 and 1,290.78 is: 1,936.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.60 : 4,015.80 = 1,290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.60/4,015.80 = 1,290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.60x = 4,015.80 × 1,290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.60x = 5,183,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,514.32/2,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.60

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