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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.19, 3,968.51 and 1,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.19, 3,968.51 and 1,327.34 is: 1,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.19 : 3,968.51 = 1,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.19/3,968.51 = 1,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.19x = 3,968.51 × 1,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.19x = 5,267,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267,565.35/2,645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.38

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