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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.45, 4,924.26 and 1,336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.45, 4,924.26 and 1,336.02 is: 2,004.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.45 : 4,924.26 = 1,336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.45/4,924.26 = 1,336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.45x = 4,924.26 × 1,336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.45x = 6,578,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,909.85/3,282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.27

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