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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.27, 4,061.63 and 1,321.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.27, 4,061.63 and 1,321.89 is: 1,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.27 : 4,061.63 = 1,321.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.27/4,061.63 = 1,321.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.27x = 4,061.63 × 1,321.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.27x = 5,369,021.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,021.47/2,709.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.72

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