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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.92, 4,066.80 and 1,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.92, 4,066.80 and 1,324.32 is: 1,986.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.92 : 4,066.80 = 1,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.92/4,066.80 = 1,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.92x = 4,066.80 × 1,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.92x = 5,385,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,385,744.58/2,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.69

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