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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.82, 4,529.76 and 2,023.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.82, 4,529.76 and 2,023.89 is: 2,793.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.82 : 4,529.76 = 2,023.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.82/4,529.76 = 2,023.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.82x = 4,529.76 × 2,023.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.82x = 9,167,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,711.39/3,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.49

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