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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.59, 4,924.43 and 1,333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.59, 4,924.43 and 1,333.79 is: 2,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.59 : 4,924.43 = 1,333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.59/4,924.43 = 1,333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.59x = 4,924.43 × 1,333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.59x = 6,568,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,155.49/3,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.52

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