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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.37, 4,955.52 and 1,328.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.37, 4,955.52 and 1,328.18 is: 1,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.37 : 4,955.52 = 1,328.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.37/4,955.52 = 1,328.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.37x = 4,955.52 × 1,328.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.37x = 6,581,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,799.36/3,302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.05

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