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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.92, 4,530.67 and 2,274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.92, 4,530.67 and 2,274.39 is: 3,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.92 : 4,530.67 = 2,274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.92/4,530.67 = 2,274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.92x = 4,530.67 × 2,274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.92x = 10,304,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,510.54/3,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.78

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