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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.28, 4,497.54 and 2,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.28, 4,497.54 and 2,212.52 is: 3,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.28 : 4,497.54 = 2,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.28/4,497.54 = 2,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.28x = 4,497.54 × 2,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.28x = 9,950,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,950,897.20/3,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.29

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