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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.68, 4,904.82 and 1,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.68, 4,904.82 and 1,325.52 is: 1,987.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.68 : 4,904.82 = 1,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.68/4,904.82 = 1,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.68x = 4,904.82 × 1,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.68x = 6,501,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,437.01/3,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.19

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