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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.72, 3,939.12 and 1,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.72, 3,939.12 and 1,327.28 is: 1,990.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.72 : 3,939.12 = 1,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.72/3,939.12 = 1,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.72x = 3,939.12 × 1,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.72x = 5,228,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,315.19/2,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.43

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