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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.85, 4,484.72 and 2,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.85, 4,484.72 and 2,622.20 is: 3,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.85 : 4,484.72 = 2,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.85/4,484.72 = 2,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.85x = 4,484.72 × 2,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.85x = 11,759,797.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,759,797.25/3,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.34

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