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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.73, 4,917.79 and 2,105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.73, 4,917.79 and 2,105.65 is: 3,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.73 : 4,917.79 = 2,105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.73/4,917.79 = 2,105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.73x = 4,917.79 × 2,105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.73x = 10,355,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355,144.51/3,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.28

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