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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.98, 4,525.28 and 2,617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.98, 4,525.28 and 2,617.45 is: 3,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.98 : 4,525.28 = 2,617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.98/4,525.28 = 2,617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.98x = 4,525.28 × 2,617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.98x = 11,844,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,844,694.14/3,275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.62

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