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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.68, 4,526.64 and 2,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.68, 4,526.64 and 2,284.38 is: 3,151.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.68 : 4,526.64 = 2,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.68/4,526.64 = 2,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.68x = 4,526.64 × 2,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.68x = 10,340,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,340,565.88/3,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.96

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