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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.70, 4,986.93 and 1,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.70, 4,986.93 and 1,272.70 is: 1,909.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.70 : 4,986.93 = 1,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.70/4,986.93 = 1,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.70x = 4,986.93 × 1,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.70x = 6,346,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,865.81/3,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.00

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