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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.35, 4,519.24 and 2,746.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.35, 4,519.24 and 2,746.37 is: 3,789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.35 : 4,519.24 = 2,746.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.35/4,519.24 = 2,746.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.35x = 4,519.24 × 2,746.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.35x = 12,411,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411,505.16/3,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.37

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