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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.63, 4,076.58 and 1,329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.63, 4,076.58 and 1,329.87 is: 1,994.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.63 : 4,076.58 = 1,329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.63/4,076.58 = 1,329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.63x = 4,076.58 × 1,329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.63x = 5,421,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,321.44/2,718.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.14

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