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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.85, 4,924.83 and 1,334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.85, 4,924.83 and 1,334.07 is: 2,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.85 : 4,924.83 = 1,334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.85/4,924.83 = 1,334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.85x = 4,924.83 × 1,334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.85x = 6,570,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,067.96/3,281.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.94

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