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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.62, 4,511.74 and 2,517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.62, 4,511.74 and 2,517.95 is: 3,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.62 : 4,511.74 = 2,517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.62/4,511.74 = 2,517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.62x = 4,511.74 × 2,517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.62x = 11,360,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360,324.45/3,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.15

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