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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.22, 4,828.09 and 2,637.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.22, 4,828.09 and 2,637.21 is: 3,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.22 : 4,828.09 = 2,637.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.22/4,828.09 = 2,637.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.22x = 4,828.09 × 2,637.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.22x = 12,732,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732,687.23/3,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.75

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