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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.06, 4,927.51 and 1,337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.06, 4,927.51 and 1,337.26 is: 2,005.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.06 : 4,927.51 = 1,337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.06/4,927.51 = 1,337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.06x = 4,927.51 × 1,337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.06x = 6,589,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,356.85/3,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.86

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