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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,232.36, 4,462.39 and 2,171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,232.36, 4,462.39 and 2,171.81 is: 2,998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,232.36 : 4,462.39 = 2,171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,232.36/4,462.39 = 2,171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,232.36x = 4,462.39 × 2,171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,232.36x = 9,691,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691,477.10/3,232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.27

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