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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.05, 4,917.38 and 2,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.05, 4,917.38 and 2,806.59 is: 4,215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.05 : 4,917.38 = 2,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.05/4,917.38 = 2,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.05x = 4,917.38 × 2,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.05x = 13,801,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,801,055.50/3,274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.29

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