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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.01, 4,924.68 and 1,338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.01, 4,924.68 and 1,338.58 is: 2,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.01 : 4,924.68 = 1,338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.01/4,924.68 = 1,338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.01x = 4,924.68 × 1,338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.01x = 6,592,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,078.15/3,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.71

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