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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.67, 4,924.53 and 1,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.67, 4,924.53 and 1,432.80 is: 2,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.67 : 4,924.53 = 1,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.67/4,924.53 = 1,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.67x = 4,924.53 × 1,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.67x = 7,055,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055,866.58/3,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.08

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