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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.07, 4,832.52 and 1,662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.07, 4,832.52 and 1,662.21 is: 2,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.07 : 4,832.52 = 1,662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.07/4,832.52 = 1,662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.07x = 4,832.52 × 1,662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.07x = 8,032,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,663.07/3,221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.79

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