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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.92, 4,525.62 and 2,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.92, 4,525.62 and 2,019.88 is: 2,787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.92 : 4,525.62 = 2,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.92/4,525.62 = 2,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.92x = 4,525.62 × 2,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.92x = 9,141,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,141,209.33/3,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.87

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