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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.27, 4,530.40 and 1,885.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.27, 4,530.40 and 1,885.75 is: 2,602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.27 : 4,530.40 = 1,885.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.27/4,530.40 = 1,885.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.27x = 4,530.40 × 1,885.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.27x = 8,543,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,201.80/3,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.04

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