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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.97, 4,827.71 and 2,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.97, 4,827.71 and 2,636.96 is: 3,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.97 : 4,827.71 = 2,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.97/4,827.71 = 2,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.97x = 4,827.71 × 2,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.97x = 12,730,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,730,496.82/3,220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.38

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