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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.80, 4,858.01 and 2,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.80, 4,858.01 and 2,522.82 is: 3,777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.80 : 4,858.01 = 2,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.80/4,858.01 = 2,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.80x = 4,858.01 × 2,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.80x = 12,255,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,884.79/3,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.08

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