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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.26, 4,832.83 and 2,124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.26, 4,832.83 and 2,124.26 is: 3,188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.26 : 4,832.83 = 2,124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.26/4,832.83 = 2,124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.26x = 4,832.83 × 2,124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.26x = 10,266,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266,187.46/3,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.00

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