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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.45, 4,523.88 and 2,001.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.45, 4,523.88 and 2,001.69 is: 2,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.45 : 4,523.88 = 2,001.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.45/4,523.88 = 2,001.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.45x = 4,523.88 × 2,001.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.45x = 9,055,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,412.86/3,278.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.10

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