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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.98, 4,903.79 and 2,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.98, 4,903.79 and 2,351.34 is: 3,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.98 : 4,903.79 = 2,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.98/4,903.79 = 2,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.98x = 4,903.79 × 2,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.98x = 11,530,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,530,477.58/3,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.85

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