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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.67, 4,154.04 and 1,308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.67, 4,154.04 and 1,308.06 is: 1,962.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.67 : 4,154.04 = 1,308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.67/4,154.04 = 1,308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.67x = 4,154.04 × 1,308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.67x = 5,433,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,733.56/2,768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.58

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