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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.68, 4,915.47 and 1,085.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.68, 4,915.47 and 1,085.94 is: 1,628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.68 : 4,915.47 = 1,085.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.68/4,915.47 = 1,085.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.68x = 4,915.47 × 1,085.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.68x = 5,337,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,905.49/3,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.56

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