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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.32, 3,929.54 and 1,387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.32, 3,929.54 and 1,387.69 is: 2,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.32 : 3,929.54 = 1,387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.32/3,929.54 = 1,387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.32x = 3,929.54 × 1,387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.32x = 5,452,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,977.01/2,621.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.24

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