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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.70, 4,529.37 and 2,276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.70, 4,529.37 and 2,276.13 is: 3,141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.70 : 4,529.37 = 2,276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.70/4,529.37 = 2,276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.70x = 4,529.37 × 2,276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.70x = 10,309,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,434.94/3,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.49

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