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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.72, 4,183.68 and 1,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.72, 4,183.68 and 1,326.90 is: 1,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.72 : 4,183.68 = 1,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.72/4,183.68 = 1,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.72x = 4,183.68 × 1,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.72x = 5,551,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,324.99/2,787.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.35

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