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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.94, 4,923.50 and 1,253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.94, 4,923.50 and 1,253.27 is: 1,880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.94 : 4,923.50 = 1,253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.94/4,923.50 = 1,253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.94x = 4,923.50 × 1,253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.94x = 6,170,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170,480.89/3,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.13

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