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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.81, 4,529.16 and 2,006.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.81, 4,529.16 and 2,006.21 is: 2,767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.81 : 4,529.16 = 2,006.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.81/4,529.16 = 2,006.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.81x = 4,529.16 × 2,006.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.81x = 9,086,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086,423.44/3,282.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.88

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