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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.38, 4,919.58 and 2,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.38, 4,919.58 and 2,307.73 is: 3,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.38 : 4,919.58 = 2,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.38/4,919.58 = 2,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.38x = 4,919.58 × 2,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.38x = 11,353,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,353,062.35/3,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.74

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