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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.75, 4,524.77 and 2,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.75, 4,524.77 and 2,161.28 is: 2,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.75 : 4,524.77 = 2,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.75/4,524.77 = 2,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.75x = 4,524.77 × 2,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.75x = 9,779,261.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779,261.48/3,279.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.71

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