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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.20, 4,823.10 and 2,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.20, 4,823.10 and 2,572.20 is: 3,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.20 : 4,823.10 = 2,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.20/4,823.10 = 2,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.20x = 4,823.10 × 2,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.20x = 12,405,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405,977.82/3,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.55

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