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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.77, 4,518.59 and 2,015.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.77, 4,518.59 and 2,015.63 is: 2,782.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.77 : 4,518.59 = 2,015.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.77/4,518.59 = 2,015.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.77x = 4,518.59 × 2,015.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.77x = 9,107,815.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107,815.25/3,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.06

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