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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.99, 3,940.55 and 1,327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.99, 3,940.55 and 1,327.59 is: 1,992.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.99 : 3,940.55 = 1,327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.99/3,940.55 = 1,327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.99x = 3,940.55 × 1,327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.99x = 5,231,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,428.14/2,625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.17

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