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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.66, 4,517.69 and 2,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.66, 4,517.69 and 2,015.33 is: 2,780.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.66 : 4,517.69 = 2,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.66/4,517.69 = 2,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.66x = 4,517.69 × 2,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.66x = 9,104,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104,660.69/3,274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.34

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