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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.23, 4,528.81 and 2,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.23, 4,528.81 and 2,162.28 is: 2,984.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.23 : 4,528.81 = 2,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.23/4,528.81 = 2,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.23x = 4,528.81 × 2,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.23x = 9,792,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,555.29/3,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.42

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