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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.59, 4,925.49 and 1,092.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.59, 4,925.49 and 1,092.51 is: 1,638.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.59 : 4,925.49 = 1,092.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.59/4,925.49 = 1,092.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.59x = 4,925.49 × 1,092.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.59x = 5,381,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,147.08/3,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.80

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