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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.10, 4,527.96 and 2,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.10, 4,527.96 and 2,005.32 is: 2,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.10 : 4,527.96 = 2,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.10/4,527.96 = 2,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.10x = 4,527.96 × 2,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.10x = 9,080,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,008.75/3,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.52

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