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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.88, 4,928.82 and 1,337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.88, 4,928.82 and 1,337.56 is: 2,006.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.88 : 4,928.82 = 1,337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.88/4,928.82 = 1,337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.88x = 4,928.82 × 1,337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.88x = 6,592,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,592.48/3,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.34

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