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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.52, 4,808.28 and 2,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.52, 4,808.28 and 2,622.32 is: 3,933.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.52 : 4,808.28 = 2,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.52/4,808.28 = 2,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.52x = 4,808.28 × 2,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.52x = 12,608,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608,848.81/3,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.48

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