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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.85, 4,921.23 and 815.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.85, 4,921.23 and 815.69 is: 1,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.85 : 4,921.23 = 815.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.85/4,921.23 = 815.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.85x = 4,921.23 × 815.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.85x = 4,014,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,198.10/3,280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.52

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