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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.76, 4,915.56 and 2,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.76, 4,915.56 and 2,887.28 is: 4,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.76 : 4,915.56 = 2,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.76/4,915.56 = 2,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.76x = 4,915.56 × 2,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.76x = 14,192,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192,573.50/3,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.93

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