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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.71, 4,925.88 and 1,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.71, 4,925.88 and 1,437.33 is: 2,154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.71 : 4,925.88 = 1,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.71/4,925.88 = 1,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.71x = 4,925.88 × 1,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.71x = 7,080,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,115.10/3,286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.16

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