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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.87, 4,533.39 and 2,090.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.87, 4,533.39 and 2,090.06 is: 2,885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.87 : 4,533.39 = 2,090.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.87/4,533.39 = 2,090.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.87x = 4,533.39 × 2,090.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.87x = 9,475,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475,057.10/3,283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.34

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