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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.50, 4,519.92 and 2,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.50, 4,519.92 and 2,282.91 is: 3,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.50 : 4,519.92 = 2,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.50/4,519.92 = 2,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.50x = 4,519.92 × 2,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.50x = 10,318,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,318,559.15/3,275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.22

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