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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.46, 4,928.93 and 1,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.46, 4,928.93 and 1,437.09 is: 2,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.46 : 4,928.93 = 1,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.46/4,928.93 = 1,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.46x = 4,928.93 × 1,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.46x = 7,083,331.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,331.54/3,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.96

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