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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.59, 4,922.93 and 1,332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.59, 4,922.93 and 1,332.79 is: 2,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.59 : 4,922.93 = 1,332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.59/4,922.93 = 1,332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.59x = 4,922.93 × 1,332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.59x = 6,561,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561,231.87/3,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.02

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