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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.65, 4,904.93 and 2,685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.65, 4,904.93 and 2,685.54 is: 4,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.65 : 4,904.93 = 2,685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.65/4,904.93 = 2,685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.65x = 4,904.93 × 2,685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.65x = 13,172,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,172,372.28/3,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.85

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