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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.18, 4,926.48 and 1,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.18, 4,926.48 and 1,336.68 is: 2,004.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.18 : 4,926.48 = 1,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.18/4,926.48 = 1,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.18x = 4,926.48 × 1,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.18x = 6,585,127.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,585,127.29/3,285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.50

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