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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.63, 4,924.72 and 1,333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.63, 4,924.72 and 1,333.83 is: 2,001.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.63 : 4,924.72 = 1,333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.63/4,924.72 = 1,333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.63x = 4,924.72 × 1,333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.63x = 6,568,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,735.94/3,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.67

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