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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.36, 4,527.46 and 2,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.36, 4,527.46 and 2,004.91 is: 2,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.36 : 4,527.46 = 2,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.36/4,527.46 = 2,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.36x = 4,527.46 × 2,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.36x = 9,077,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,077,141.02/3,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.28

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