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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.27, 4,040.36 and 1,288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.27, 4,040.36 and 1,288.44 is: 1,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.27 : 4,040.36 = 1,288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.27/4,040.36 = 1,288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.27x = 4,040.36 × 1,288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.27x = 5,205,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,755.00/2,694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.16

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