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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849.04, 4,274.04 and 1,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849.04, 4,274.04 and 1,310 is: 1,965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849.04 : 4,274.04 = 1,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849.04/4,274.04 = 1,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849.04x = 4,274.04 × 1,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849.04x = 5,598,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598,992.40/2,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.22

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