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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.87, 4,446.86 and 1,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.87, 4,446.86 and 1,320.27 is: 1,980.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.87 : 4,446.86 = 1,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.87/4,446.86 = 1,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.87x = 4,446.86 × 1,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.87x = 5,871,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871,055.85/2,963.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.87

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