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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.52, 4,525.86 and 2,162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.52, 4,525.86 and 2,162.02 is: 2,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.52 : 4,525.86 = 2,162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.52/4,525.86 = 2,162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.52x = 4,525.86 × 2,162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.52x = 9,784,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,999.84/3,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.76

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