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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.30, 4,519.71 and 2,014.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.30, 4,519.71 and 2,014.95 is: 2,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.30 : 4,519.71 = 2,014.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.30/4,519.71 = 2,014.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.30x = 4,519.71 × 2,014.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.30x = 9,106,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106,989.66/3,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.20

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