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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.44, 4,510.49 and 2,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.44, 4,510.49 and 2,812.36 is: 3,862.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.44 : 4,510.49 = 2,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.44/4,510.49 = 2,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.44x = 4,510.49 × 2,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.44x = 12,685,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,685,121.66/3,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.19

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