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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.77, 4,921.14 and 815.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.77, 4,921.14 and 815.57 is: 1,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.77 : 4,921.14 = 815.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.77/4,921.14 = 815.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.77x = 4,921.14 × 815.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.77x = 4,013,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,534.15/3,280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.35

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