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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.04, 4,920.39 and 1,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.04, 4,920.39 and 1,089.18 is: 1,633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.04 : 4,920.39 = 1,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.04/4,920.39 = 1,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.04x = 4,920.39 × 1,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.04x = 5,359,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,359,190.38/3,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.38

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