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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.05, 4,529.06 and 2,022.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.05, 4,529.06 and 2,022.31 is: 2,791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.05 : 4,529.06 = 2,022.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.05/4,529.06 = 2,022.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.05x = 4,529.06 × 2,022.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.05x = 9,159,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159,163.33/3,281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.53

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