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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.22, 4,015.21 and 1,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.22, 4,015.21 and 1,289.86 is: 1,934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.22 : 4,015.21 = 1,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.22/4,015.21 = 1,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.22x = 4,015.21 × 1,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.22x = 5,179,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,058.77/2,677.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.49

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