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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.71, 4,540.82 and 2,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.71, 4,540.82 and 2,295.33 is: 3,168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.71 : 4,540.82 = 2,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.71/4,540.82 = 2,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.71x = 4,540.82 × 2,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.71x = 10,422,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,422,668.89/3,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.26

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