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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.98, 4,917.93 and 1,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.98, 4,917.93 and 1,329.66 is: 1,994.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.98 : 4,917.93 = 1,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.98/4,917.93 = 1,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.98x = 4,917.93 × 1,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.98x = 6,539,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,174.80/3,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.88

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