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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.42, 4,514.85 and 2,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.42, 4,514.85 and 2,278.20 is: 3,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.42 : 4,514.85 = 2,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.42/4,514.85 = 2,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.42x = 4,514.85 × 2,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.42x = 10,285,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285,731.27/3,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.20

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