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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.80, 4,524.57 and 2,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.80, 4,524.57 and 2,019.06 is: 2,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.80 : 4,524.57 = 2,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.80/4,524.57 = 2,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.80x = 4,524.57 × 2,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.80x = 9,135,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135,378.30/3,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.05

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