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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.73, 4,524.27 and 2,001.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.73, 4,524.27 and 2,001.97 is: 2,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.73 : 4,524.27 = 2,001.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.73/4,524.27 = 2,001.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.73x = 4,524.27 × 2,001.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.73x = 9,057,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,057,462.22/3,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.49

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