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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.84, 3,929.82 and 1,320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.84, 3,929.82 and 1,320.57 is: 1,979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.84 : 3,929.82 = 1,320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.84/3,929.82 = 1,320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.84x = 3,929.82 × 1,320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.84x = 5,189,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,597.45/2,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.38

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