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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.40, 4,483.56 and 2,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.40, 4,483.56 and 2,305.28 is: 3,182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.40 : 4,483.56 = 2,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.40/4,483.56 = 2,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.40x = 4,483.56 × 2,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.40x = 10,335,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335,861.20/3,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.81

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