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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.28, 4,518.09 and 1,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.28, 4,518.09 and 1,997.62 is: 2,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.28 : 4,518.09 = 1,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.28/4,518.09 = 1,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.28x = 4,518.09 × 1,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.28x = 9,025,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,025,426.95/3,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.30

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