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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.83, 4,531.35 and 2,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.83, 4,531.35 and 2,291.24 is: 3,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.83 : 4,531.35 = 2,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.83/4,531.35 = 2,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.83x = 4,531.35 × 2,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.83x = 10,382,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,387.72/3,283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.68

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