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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.33, 4,508.60 and 2,849.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.33, 4,508.60 and 2,849.67 is: 3,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.33 : 4,508.60 = 2,849.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.33/4,508.60 = 2,849.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.33x = 4,508.60 × 2,849.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.33x = 12,848,007.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,848,007.91/3,275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.67

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