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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.36, 4,921.97 and 1,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.36, 4,921.97 and 1,432.96 is: 2,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.36 : 4,921.97 = 1,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.36/4,921.97 = 1,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.36x = 4,921.97 × 1,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.36x = 7,052,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,052,966.66/3,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.10

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