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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.85, 4,921.07 and 1,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.85, 4,921.07 and 1,615.28 is: 2,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.85 : 4,921.07 = 1,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.85/4,921.07 = 1,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.85x = 4,921.07 × 1,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.85x = 7,948,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948,873.27/3,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.07

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