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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.91, 4,527.86 and 2,005.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.91, 4,527.86 and 2,005.35 is: 2,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.91 : 4,527.86 = 2,005.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.91/4,527.86 = 2,005.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.91x = 4,527.86 × 2,005.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.91x = 9,079,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079,944.05/3,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.66

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