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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.95, 4,075.53 and 1,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.95, 4,075.53 and 1,329.19 is: 1,993.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.95 : 4,075.53 = 1,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.95/4,075.53 = 1,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.95x = 4,075.53 × 1,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.95x = 5,417,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,153.72/2,717.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.10

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