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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.51, 4,919.83 and 1,982.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.51, 4,919.83 and 1,982.67 is: 2,972.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.51 : 4,919.83 = 1,982.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.51/4,919.83 = 1,982.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.51x = 4,919.83 × 1,982.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.51x = 9,754,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,754,394.39/3,281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.54

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