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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.12, 4,529.80 and 2,805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.12, 4,529.80 and 2,805.28 is: 3,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.12 : 4,529.80 = 2,805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.12/4,529.80 = 2,805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.12x = 4,529.80 × 2,805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.12x = 12,707,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707,357.34/3,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.05

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