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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.27, 4,182.71 and 1,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.27, 4,182.71 and 1,329.03 is: 1,992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.27 : 4,182.71 = 1,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.27/4,182.71 = 1,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.27x = 4,182.71 × 1,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.27x = 5,558,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,940.43/2,790.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.26

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