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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.96, 5,113.98 and 1,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.96, 5,113.98 and 1,329.26 is: 1,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.96 : 5,113.98 = 1,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.96/5,113.98 = 1,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.96x = 5,113.98 × 1,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.96x = 6,797,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,783.48/3,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.93

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