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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.97, 3,993.25 and 1,275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.97, 3,993.25 and 1,275.27 is: 1,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.97 : 3,993.25 = 1,275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.97/3,993.25 = 1,275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.97x = 3,993.25 × 1,275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.97x = 5,092,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,471.93/2,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.61

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