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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.97, 4,910.96 and 2,288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.97, 4,910.96 and 2,288.71 is: 3,433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.97 : 4,910.96 = 2,288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.97/4,910.96 = 2,288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.97x = 4,910.96 × 2,288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.97x = 11,239,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,239,763.26/3,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.07

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