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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.08, 4,038.30 and 1,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.08, 4,038.30 and 1,306.08 is: 1,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.08 : 4,038.30 = 1,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.08/4,038.30 = 1,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.08x = 4,038.30 × 1,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.08x = 5,274,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,342.86/2,692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.21

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