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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.34, 4,924.68 and 1,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.34, 4,924.68 and 1,335.48 is: 2,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.34 : 4,924.68 = 1,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.34/4,924.68 = 1,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.34x = 4,924.68 × 1,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.34x = 6,576,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,811.65/3,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.48

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