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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.28, 4,933.96 and 1,340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.28, 4,933.96 and 1,340.10 is: 2,010.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.28 : 4,933.96 = 1,340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.28/4,933.96 = 1,340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.28x = 4,933.96 × 1,340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.28x = 6,611,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,999.80/3,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.17

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