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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.10, 4,924.17 and 1,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.10, 4,924.17 and 1,334.94 is: 2,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.10 : 4,924.17 = 1,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.10/4,924.17 = 1,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.10x = 4,924.17 × 1,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.10x = 6,573,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,471.50/3,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.44

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