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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.39, 4,921.87 and 1,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.39, 4,921.87 and 1,333.54 is: 2,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.39 : 4,921.87 = 1,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.39/4,921.87 = 1,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.39x = 4,921.87 × 1,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.39x = 6,563,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,510.52/3,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.22

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