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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.70, 4,832.55 and 2,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.70, 4,832.55 and 2,182.20 is: 3,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.70 : 4,832.55 = 2,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.70/4,832.55 = 2,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.70x = 4,832.55 × 2,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.70x = 10,545,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,545,590.61/3,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.30

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