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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.20, 4,926.52 and 1,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.20, 4,926.52 and 1,337.12 is: 2,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.20 : 4,926.52 = 1,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.20/4,926.52 = 1,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.20x = 4,926.52 × 1,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.20x = 6,587,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,348.42/3,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.94

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