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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.86, 4,910.65 and 2,806.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.86, 4,910.65 and 2,806.92 is: 4,202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.86 : 4,910.65 = 2,806.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.86/4,910.65 = 2,806.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.86x = 4,910.65 × 2,806.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.86x = 13,783,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,783,801.70/3,279.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.56

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