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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.03, 4,527.96 and 2,101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.03, 4,527.96 and 2,101.77 is: 2,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.03 : 4,527.96 = 2,101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.03/4,527.96 = 2,101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.03x = 4,527.96 × 2,101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.03x = 9,516,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516,730.49/3,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.42

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