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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.42, 4,589.81 and 1,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.42, 4,589.81 and 1,982.13 is: 2,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.42 : 4,589.81 = 1,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.42/4,589.81 = 1,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.42x = 4,589.81 × 1,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.42x = 9,097,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,590.18/3,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,734.13

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