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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.58, 4,916.34 and 1,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.58, 4,916.34 and 1,329.32 is: 1,993.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.58 : 4,916.34 = 1,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.58/4,916.34 = 1,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.58x = 4,916.34 × 1,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.58x = 6,535,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,535,389.09/3,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.97

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