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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.68, 4,903.38 and 1,321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.68, 4,903.38 and 1,321.68 is: 1,984.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.68 : 4,903.38 = 1,321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.68/4,903.38 = 1,321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.68x = 4,903.38 × 1,321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.68x = 6,480,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,480,699.28/3,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.49

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