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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.82, 4,910.58 and 1,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.82, 4,910.58 and 1,324.52 is: 1,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.82 : 4,910.58 = 1,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.82/4,910.58 = 1,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.82x = 4,910.58 × 1,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.82x = 6,504,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,504,161.42/3,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.33

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