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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.41, 4,908.62 and 1,325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.41, 4,908.62 and 1,325.98 is: 1,988.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.41 : 4,908.62 = 1,325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.41/4,908.62 = 1,325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.41x = 4,908.62 × 1,325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.41x = 6,508,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,508,731.95/3,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.97

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