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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.74, 4,909.68 and 2,535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.74, 4,909.68 and 2,535.55 is: 3,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.74 : 4,909.68 = 2,535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.74/4,909.68 = 2,535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.74x = 4,909.68 × 2,535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.74x = 12,448,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448,739.12/3,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.33

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