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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.48, 3,925.98 and 1,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.48, 3,925.98 and 1,321.32 is: 1,980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.48 : 3,925.98 = 1,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.48/3,925.98 = 1,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.48x = 3,925.98 × 1,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.48x = 5,187,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,475.89/2,619.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.35

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