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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.92, 4,052.68 and 1,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.92, 4,052.68 and 1,310.96 is: 1,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.92 : 4,052.68 = 1,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.92/4,052.68 = 1,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.92x = 4,052.68 × 1,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.92x = 5,312,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,312,901.37/2,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.34

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