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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.65, 4,914.69 and 1,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.65, 4,914.69 and 1,329.22 is: 1,994.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.65 : 4,914.69 = 1,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.65/4,914.69 = 1,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.65x = 4,914.69 × 1,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.65x = 6,532,704.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,532,704.24/3,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.32

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