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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.08, 4,928.96 and 1,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.08, 4,928.96 and 1,337.44 is: 2,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.08 : 4,928.96 = 1,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.08/4,928.96 = 1,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.08x = 4,928.96 × 1,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.08x = 6,592,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,188.26/3,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.71

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