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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.76, 4,533.45 and 2,276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.76, 4,533.45 and 2,276.93 is: 3,143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.76 : 4,533.45 = 2,276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.76/4,533.45 = 2,276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.76x = 4,533.45 × 2,276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.76x = 10,322,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322,348.31/3,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.45

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