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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.23, 4,935.67 and 1,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.23, 4,935.67 and 1,341.29 is: 2,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.23 : 4,935.67 = 1,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.23/4,935.67 = 1,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.23x = 4,935.67 × 1,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.23x = 6,620,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,620,173.80/3,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.68

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