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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.92, 3,941.31 and 1,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.92, 3,941.31 and 1,328.30 is: 1,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.92 : 3,941.31 = 1,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.92/3,941.31 = 1,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.92x = 3,941.31 × 1,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.92x = 5,235,242.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,242.07/2,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.68

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