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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.32, 3,932.40 and 1,321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.32, 3,932.40 and 1,321.89 is: 1,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.32 : 3,932.40 = 1,321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.32/3,932.40 = 1,321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.32x = 3,932.40 × 1,321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.32x = 5,198,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,200.24/2,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.80

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