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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.08, 4,517.28 and 2,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.08, 4,517.28 and 2,032.08 is: 2,803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.08 : 4,517.28 = 2,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.08/4,517.28 = 2,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.08x = 4,517.28 × 2,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.08x = 9,179,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,474.34/3,274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.68

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