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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.58, 4,525.44 and 2,494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.58, 4,525.44 and 2,494.26 is: 3,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.58 : 4,525.44 = 2,494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.58/4,525.44 = 2,494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.58x = 4,525.44 × 2,494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.58x = 11,287,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,287,623.97/3,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.69

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