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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.06, 4,534.19 and 2,029.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.06, 4,534.19 and 2,029.27 is: 2,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.06 : 4,534.19 = 2,029.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.06/4,534.19 = 2,029.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.06x = 4,534.19 × 2,029.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.06x = 9,201,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,095.74/3,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.48

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