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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.97, 4,028.33 and 1,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.97, 4,028.33 and 1,298.62 is: 1,947.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.97 : 4,028.33 = 1,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.97/4,028.33 = 1,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.97x = 4,028.33 × 1,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.97x = 5,231,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,263.41/2,685.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.63

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