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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.97, 4,803.21 and 1,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.97, 4,803.21 and 1,329.44 is: 1,993.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.97 : 4,803.21 = 1,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.97/4,803.21 = 1,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.97x = 4,803.21 × 1,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.97x = 6,385,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,385,555.49/3,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.64

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