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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.72, 4,877.26 and 2,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.72, 4,877.26 and 2,214.12 is: 3,319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.72 : 4,877.26 = 2,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.72/4,877.26 = 2,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.72x = 4,877.26 × 2,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.72x = 10,798,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798,851.67/3,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.94

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