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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.21, 4,924.88 and 1,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.21, 4,924.88 and 1,091.96 is: 1,637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.21 : 4,924.88 = 1,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.21/4,924.88 = 1,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.21x = 4,924.88 × 1,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.21x = 5,377,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,741.88/3,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.95

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