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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.93, 4,924.27 and 1,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.93, 4,924.27 and 1,433.18 is: 2,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.93 : 4,924.27 = 1,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.93/4,924.27 = 1,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.93x = 4,924.27 × 1,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.93x = 7,057,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,347.65/3,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.75

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