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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.20, 4,921.56 and 2,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.20, 4,921.56 and 2,544.48 is: 3,814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.20 : 4,921.56 = 2,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.20/4,921.56 = 2,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.20x = 4,921.56 × 2,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.20x = 12,522,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,810.99/3,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.21

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