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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.38, 4,925.84 and 1,334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.38, 4,925.84 and 1,334.58 is: 2,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.38 : 4,925.84 = 1,334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.38/4,925.84 = 1,334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.38x = 4,925.84 × 1,334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.38x = 6,573,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,930.88/3,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.80

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