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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.26, 4,823.91 and 2,724.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.26, 4,823.91 and 2,724.54 is: 4,081.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.26 : 4,823.91 = 2,724.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.26/4,823.91 = 2,724.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.26x = 4,823.91 × 2,724.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.26x = 13,142,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142,935.75/3,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.33

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