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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.66, 4,852.67 and 2,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.66, 4,852.67 and 2,080.22 is: 3,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.66 : 4,852.67 = 2,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.66/4,852.67 = 2,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.66x = 4,852.67 × 2,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.66x = 10,094,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,094,621.19/3,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.73

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