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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.83, 4,016.33 and 1,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.83, 4,016.33 and 1,290.80 is: 1,935.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.83 : 4,016.33 = 1,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.83/4,016.33 = 1,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.83x = 4,016.33 × 1,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.83x = 5,184,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,252.23/2,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.99

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