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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.21, 4,911.62 and 2,874.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.21, 4,911.62 and 2,874.63 is: 4,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.21 : 4,911.62 = 2,874.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.21/4,911.62 = 2,874.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.21x = 4,911.62 × 2,874.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.21x = 14,119,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119,090.20/3,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.08

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