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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.40, 4,924.13 and 1,333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.40, 4,924.13 and 1,333.62 is: 2,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.40 : 4,924.13 = 1,333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.40/4,924.13 = 1,333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.40x = 4,924.13 × 1,333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.40x = 6,566,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,918.25/3,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.26

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