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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.60, 4,921.92 and 1,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.60, 4,921.92 and 1,333.44 is: 2,001.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.60 : 4,921.92 = 1,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.60/4,921.92 = 1,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.60x = 4,921.92 × 1,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.60x = 6,563,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,085.00/3,279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.18

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