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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.42, 3,934.55 and 1,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.42, 3,934.55 and 1,323.80 is: 1,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.42 : 3,934.55 = 1,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.42/3,934.55 = 1,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.42x = 3,934.55 × 1,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.42x = 5,208,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,540.93/2,621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.92

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