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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.31, 4,071.52 and 1,328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.31, 4,071.52 and 1,328.89 is: 1,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.31 : 4,071.52 = 1,328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.31/4,071.52 = 1,328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.31x = 4,071.52 × 1,328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.31x = 5,410,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,602.21/2,715.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.63

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