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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.28, 4,519.66 and 2,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.28, 4,519.66 and 2,016.28 is: 2,781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.28 : 4,519.66 = 2,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.28/4,519.66 = 2,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.28x = 4,519.66 × 2,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.28x = 9,112,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112,900.06/3,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.48

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