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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.49, 4,918.91 and 1,330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.49, 4,918.91 and 1,330.42 is: 1,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.49 : 4,918.91 = 1,330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.49/4,918.91 = 1,330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.49x = 4,918.91 × 1,330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.49x = 6,544,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,216.24/3,280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.89

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