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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.27, 4,417.43 and 2,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.27, 4,417.43 and 2,082.28 is: 2,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.27 : 4,417.43 = 2,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.27/4,417.43 = 2,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.27x = 4,417.43 × 2,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.27x = 9,198,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198,346.95/3,201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.34

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