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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.68, 4,138.44 and 1,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.68, 4,138.44 and 1,300.44 is: 1,948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.68 : 4,138.44 = 1,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.68/4,138.44 = 1,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.68x = 4,138.44 × 1,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.68x = 5,381,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,792.91/2,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.74

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