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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.68, 4,527.84 and 2,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.68, 4,527.84 and 2,086.56 is: 2,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.68 : 4,527.84 = 2,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.68/4,527.84 = 2,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.68x = 4,527.84 × 2,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.68x = 9,447,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,447,609.83/3,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.14

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