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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.28, 4,917.84 and 2,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.28, 4,917.84 and 2,050.44 is: 3,078.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.28 : 4,917.84 = 2,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.28/4,917.84 = 2,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.28x = 4,917.84 × 2,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.28x = 10,083,735.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,083,735.85/3,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.74

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