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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.76, 4,518.47 and 2,080.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.76, 4,518.47 and 2,080.13 is: 2,870.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.76 : 4,518.47 = 2,080.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.76/4,518.47 = 2,080.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.76x = 4,518.47 × 2,080.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.76x = 9,398,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,398,987.61/3,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.13

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