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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.89, 4,938.52 and 1,344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.89, 4,938.52 and 1,344.09 is: 2,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.89 : 4,938.52 = 1,344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.89/4,938.52 = 1,344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.89x = 4,938.52 × 1,344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.89x = 6,637,833.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,833.03/3,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.42

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