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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.91, 4,826.52 and 2,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.91, 4,826.52 and 2,122.92 is: 3,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.91 : 4,826.52 = 2,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.91/4,826.52 = 2,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.91x = 4,826.52 × 2,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.91x = 10,246,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246,315.84/3,221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.20

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