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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.47, 4,187.20 and 1,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.47, 4,187.20 and 1,326.18 is: 1,989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.47 : 4,187.20 = 1,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.47/4,187.20 = 1,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.47x = 4,187.20 × 1,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.47x = 5,552,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,966.85/2,791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.27

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