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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.68, 4,148.80 and 1,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.68, 4,148.80 and 1,304.44 is: 1,956.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.68 : 4,148.80 = 1,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.68/4,148.80 = 1,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.68x = 4,148.80 × 1,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.68x = 5,411,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,860.67/2,765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.79

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