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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.27, 3,959.34 and 1,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.27, 3,959.34 and 1,323.54 is: 1,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.27 : 3,959.34 = 1,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.27/3,959.34 = 1,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.27x = 3,959.34 × 1,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.27x = 5,240,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,344.86/2,640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.78

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