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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.48, 3,928.98 and 1,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.48, 3,928.98 and 1,323.32 is: 1,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.48 : 3,928.98 = 1,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.48/3,928.98 = 1,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.48x = 3,928.98 × 1,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.48x = 5,199,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,199,297.81/2,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.34

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