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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.67, 4,918.26 and 1,331.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.67, 4,918.26 and 1,331.61 is: 1,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.67 : 4,918.26 = 1,331.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.67/4,918.26 = 1,331.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.67x = 4,918.26 × 1,331.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.67x = 6,549,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,204.20/3,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.69

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