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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.48, 3,928.82 and 1,322.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.48, 3,928.82 and 1,322.86 is: 1,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.48 : 3,928.82 = 1,322.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.48/3,928.82 = 1,322.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.48x = 3,928.82 × 1,322.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.48x = 5,197,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,278.83/2,620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.33

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