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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.27, 4,553.15 and 2,853.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.27, 4,553.15 and 2,853.33 is: 3,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.27 : 4,553.15 = 2,853.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.27/4,553.15 = 2,853.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.27x = 4,553.15 × 2,853.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.27x = 12,991,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,991,608.15/3,302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.15

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