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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.49, 4,525.95 and 2,236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.49, 4,525.95 and 2,236.03 is: 3,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.49 : 4,525.95 = 2,236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.49/4,525.95 = 2,236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.49x = 4,525.95 × 2,236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.49x = 10,120,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,120,148.80/3,278.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.83

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