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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.10, 4,514.33 and 2,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.10, 4,514.33 and 2,848.64 is: 3,926.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.10 : 4,514.33 = 2,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.10/4,514.33 = 2,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.10x = 4,514.33 × 2,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.10x = 12,859,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859,685.56/3,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.50

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