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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.77, 4,521.35 and 2,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.77, 4,521.35 and 2,017.63 is: 2,784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.77 : 4,521.35 = 2,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.77/4,521.35 = 2,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.77x = 4,521.35 × 2,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.77x = 9,122,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122,411.40/3,275.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.81

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