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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.63, 4,905.13 and 2,954.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.63, 4,905.13 and 2,954.06 is: 4,412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.63 : 4,905.13 = 2,954.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.63/4,905.13 = 2,954.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.63x = 4,905.13 × 2,954.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.63x = 14,490,048.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490,048.33/3,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.81

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