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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.72, 4,246.66 and 2,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.72, 4,246.66 and 2,214.52 is: 3,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.72 : 4,246.66 = 2,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.72/4,246.66 = 2,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.72x = 4,246.66 × 2,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.72x = 9,404,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404,313.50/2,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.89

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