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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.89, 4,046.96 and 1,312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.89, 4,046.96 and 1,312.30 is: 1,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.89 : 4,046.96 = 1,312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.89/4,046.96 = 1,312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.89x = 4,046.96 × 1,312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.89x = 5,310,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,833.95/2,701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.60

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