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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.05, 4,920.03 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.05, 4,920.03 and 814.86 is: 1,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.05 : 4,920.03 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.05/4,920.03 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.05x = 4,920.03 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.05x = 4,009,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,135.65/3,280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.28

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