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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281, 4,527.78 and 2,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281, 4,527.78 and 2,039 is: 2,813.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281 : 4,527.78 = 2,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281/4,527.78 = 2,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281x = 4,527.78 × 2,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281x = 9,232,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,143.42/3,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.82

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