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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.65, 4,911.63 and 2,886.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.65, 4,911.63 and 2,886.53 is: 4,328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.65 : 4,911.63 = 2,886.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.65/4,911.63 = 2,886.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.65x = 4,911.63 × 2,886.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.65x = 14,177,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177,567.34/3,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.18

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