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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.84, 4,926.12 and 1,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.84, 4,926.12 and 1,336.44 is: 2,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.84 : 4,926.12 = 1,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.84/4,926.12 = 1,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.84x = 4,926.12 × 1,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.84x = 6,583,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,463.81/3,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.42

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