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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.76, 4,140 and 1,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.76, 4,140 and 1,298.88 is: 1,948.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.76 : 4,140 = 1,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.76/4,140 = 1,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.76x = 4,140 × 1,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.76x = 5,377,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,363.20/2,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.49

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