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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.37, 4,909.28 and 2,043.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.37, 4,909.28 and 2,043.09 is: 3,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.37 : 4,909.28 = 2,043.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.37/4,909.28 = 2,043.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.37x = 4,909.28 × 2,043.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.37x = 10,030,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,030,090.66/3,275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.28

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