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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.65, 4,918.50 and 1,329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.65, 4,918.50 and 1,329.87 is: 1,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.65 : 4,918.50 = 1,329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.65/4,918.50 = 1,329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.65x = 4,918.50 × 1,329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.65x = 6,540,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,965.60/3,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.63

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