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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.63, 4,514.58 and 2,945.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.63, 4,514.58 and 2,945.58 is: 4,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.63 : 4,514.58 = 2,945.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.63/4,514.58 = 2,945.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.63x = 4,514.58 × 2,945.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.63x = 13,298,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,298,056.56/3,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.17

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