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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.63, 4,925.72 and 1,310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.63, 4,925.72 and 1,310.04 is: 1,963.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.63 : 4,925.72 = 1,310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.63/4,925.72 = 1,310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.63x = 4,925.72 × 1,310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.63x = 6,452,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452,893.50/3,285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.97

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