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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.27, 4,938.41 and 1,344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.27, 4,938.41 and 1,344.13 is: 2,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.27 : 4,938.41 = 1,344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.27/4,938.41 = 1,344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.27x = 4,938.41 × 1,344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.27x = 6,637,865.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,865.03/3,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.20

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