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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.26, 4,529.08 and 2,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.26, 4,529.08 and 2,023 is: 2,793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.26 : 4,529.08 = 2,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.26/4,529.08 = 2,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.26x = 4,529.08 × 2,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.26x = 9,162,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162,328.84/3,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.17

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