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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.92, 4,530.78 and 2,023.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.92, 4,530.78 and 2,023.73 is: 2,792.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.92 : 4,530.78 = 2,023.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.92/4,530.78 = 2,023.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.92x = 4,530.78 × 2,023.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.92x = 9,169,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169,075.41/3,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.96

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