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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.74, 4,551.34 and 2,820.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.74, 4,551.34 and 2,820.93 is: 3,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.74 : 4,551.34 = 2,820.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.74/4,551.34 = 2,820.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.74x = 4,551.34 × 2,820.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.74x = 12,838,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,838,992.72/3,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.63

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