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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,791.96, 7,188.44 and 1,329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,791.96, 7,188.44 and 1,329.21 is: 1,993.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,791.96 : 7,188.44 = 1,329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,791.96/7,188.44 = 1,329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,791.96x = 7,188.44 × 1,329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,791.96x = 9,554,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554,939.69/4,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.95

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