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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279, 4,525.04 and 1,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279, 4,525.04 and 1,881.76 is: 2,596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279 : 4,525.04 = 1,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279/4,525.04 = 1,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279x = 4,525.04 × 1,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279x = 8,515,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,039.27/3,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.84

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