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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.86, 4,877.46 and 2,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.86, 4,877.46 and 2,214.26 is: 3,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.86 : 4,877.46 = 2,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.86/4,877.46 = 2,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.86x = 4,877.46 × 2,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.86x = 10,799,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799,964.58/3,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.14

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