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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.23, 4,920.60 and 1,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.23, 4,920.60 and 1,335.80 is: 2,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.23 : 4,920.60 = 1,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.23/4,920.60 = 1,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.23x = 4,920.60 × 1,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.23x = 6,572,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,937.48/3,282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.58

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