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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.75, 4,015.72 and 1,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.75, 4,015.72 and 1,291.25 is: 1,937.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.75 : 4,015.72 = 1,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.75/4,015.72 = 1,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.75x = 4,015.72 × 1,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.75x = 5,185,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185,275.14/2,676.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.16

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