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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.44, 4,906.50 and 2,618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.44, 4,906.50 and 2,618.42 is: 3,922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.44 : 4,906.50 = 2,618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.44/4,906.50 = 2,618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.44x = 4,906.50 × 2,618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.44x = 12,847,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,277.73/3,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.31

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