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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.29, 3,968.77 and 1,329.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.29, 3,968.77 and 1,329.45 is: 1,993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.29 : 3,968.77 = 1,329.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.29/3,968.77 = 1,329.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.29x = 3,968.77 × 1,329.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.29x = 5,276,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276,281.28/2,647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.09

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