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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646.97, 3,968.83 and 1,329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646.97, 3,968.83 and 1,329.15 is: 1,992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646.97 : 3,968.83 = 1,329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646.97/3,968.83 = 1,329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646.97x = 3,968.83 × 1,329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646.97x = 5,275,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,170.39/2,646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.91

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