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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.28, 3,942.72 and 1,328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.28, 3,942.72 and 1,328.88 is: 1,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.28 : 3,942.72 = 1,328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.28/3,942.72 = 1,328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.28x = 3,942.72 × 1,328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.28x = 5,239,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,401.75/2,630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.96

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