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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.13, 4,524.06 and 2,018.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.13, 4,524.06 and 2,018.87 is: 2,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.13 : 4,524.06 = 2,018.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.13/4,524.06 = 2,018.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.13x = 4,524.06 × 2,018.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.13x = 9,133,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133,489.01/3,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.19

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