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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.20, 4,926.64 and 1,437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.20, 4,926.64 and 1,437.82 is: 2,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.20 : 4,926.64 = 1,437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.20/4,926.64 = 1,437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.20x = 4,926.64 × 1,437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.20x = 7,083,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,621.52/3,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.91

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