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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.96, 4,297.44 and 1,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.96, 4,297.44 and 1,326.40 is: 1,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.96 : 4,297.44 = 1,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.96/4,297.44 = 1,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.96x = 4,297.44 × 1,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.96x = 5,700,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,124.42/2,864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.60

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