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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.67, 4,525.56 and 2,783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.67, 4,525.56 and 2,783.46 is: 3,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.67 : 4,525.56 = 2,783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.67/4,525.56 = 2,783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.67x = 4,525.56 × 2,783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.67x = 12,596,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596,715.24/3,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.54

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