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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.54, 4,920.48 and 1,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.54, 4,920.48 and 1,089.68 is: 1,633.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.54 : 4,920.48 = 1,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.54/4,920.48 = 1,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.54x = 4,920.48 × 1,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.54x = 5,361,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,748.65/3,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.91

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