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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.54, 4,822.58 and 2,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.54, 4,822.58 and 2,913.54 is: 4,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.54 : 4,822.58 = 2,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.54/4,822.58 = 2,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.54x = 4,822.58 × 2,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.54x = 14,050,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050,779.73/3,221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.51

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