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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.12, 3,955.80 and 1,320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.12, 3,955.80 and 1,320.45 is: 1,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.12 : 3,955.80 = 1,320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.12/3,955.80 = 1,320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.12x = 3,955.80 × 1,320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.12x = 5,223,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,409.73/2,638.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.98

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