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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.63, 4,903.64 and 2,953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.63, 4,903.64 and 2,953.06 is: 4,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.63 : 4,903.64 = 2,953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.63/4,903.64 = 2,953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.63x = 4,903.64 × 2,953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.63x = 14,480,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,480,727.19/3,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.32

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