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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.08, 4,908.71 and 2,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.08, 4,908.71 and 2,282.52 is: 3,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.08 : 4,908.71 = 2,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.08/4,908.71 = 2,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.08x = 4,908.71 × 2,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.08x = 11,204,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,204,192.79/3,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.05

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