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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.06, 4,512.65 and 2,209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.06, 4,512.65 and 2,209.53 is: 3,047.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.06 : 4,512.65 = 2,209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.06/4,512.65 = 2,209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.06x = 4,512.65 × 2,209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.06x = 9,970,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,970,824.51/3,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.27

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