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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.33, 4,928.23 and 1,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.33, 4,928.23 and 1,437.04 is: 2,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.33 : 4,928.23 = 1,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.33/4,928.23 = 1,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.33x = 4,928.23 × 1,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.33x = 7,082,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,063.51/3,287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.35

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