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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.96, 4,924.29 and 1,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.96, 4,924.29 and 1,091.92 is: 1,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.96 : 4,924.29 = 1,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.96/4,924.29 = 1,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.96x = 4,924.29 × 1,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.96x = 5,376,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,930.74/3,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.33

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