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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.37, 4,904.28 and 1,881.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.37, 4,904.28 and 1,881.59 is: 2,817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.37 : 4,904.28 = 1,881.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.37/4,904.28 = 1,881.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.37x = 4,904.28 × 1,881.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.37x = 9,227,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,227,819.68/3,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.34

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