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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.63, 4,016.61 and 1,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.63, 4,016.61 and 1,292.10 is: 1,936.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.63 : 4,016.61 = 1,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.63/4,016.61 = 1,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.63x = 4,016.61 × 1,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.63x = 5,189,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,861.78/2,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.78

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