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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.03, 4,906.40 and 2,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.03, 4,906.40 and 2,541.02 is: 3,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.03 : 4,906.40 = 2,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.03/4,906.40 = 2,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.03x = 4,906.40 × 2,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.03x = 12,467,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,467,258.04/3,275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.76

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