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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.21, 4,414.71 and 2,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.21, 4,414.71 and 2,757.34 is: 3,803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.21 : 4,414.71 = 2,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.21/4,414.71 = 2,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.21x = 4,414.71 × 2,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.21x = 12,172,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,845.43/3,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.77

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