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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.47, 4,518.50 and 2,014.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.47, 4,518.50 and 2,014.58 is: 2,780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.47 : 4,518.50 = 2,014.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.47/4,518.50 = 2,014.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.47x = 4,518.50 × 2,014.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.47x = 9,102,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,879.73/3,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.80

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