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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.63, 4,531.41 and 2,445.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.63, 4,531.41 and 2,445.05 is: 3,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.63 : 4,531.41 = 2,445.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.63/4,531.41 = 2,445.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.63x = 4,531.41 × 2,445.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.63x = 11,079,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,079,511.80/3,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.17

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