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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.04, 4,140.38 and 1,298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.04, 4,140.38 and 1,298.31 is: 1,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.04 : 4,140.38 = 1,298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.04/4,140.38 = 1,298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.04x = 4,140.38 × 1,298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.04x = 5,375,496.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,496.76/2,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.32

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