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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.64, 4,052.58 and 1,316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.64, 4,052.58 and 1,316.12 is: 1,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.64 : 4,052.58 = 1,316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.64/4,052.58 = 1,316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.64x = 4,052.58 × 1,316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.64x = 5,333,681.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333,681.59/2,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.24

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