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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.16, 4,515.84 and 2,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.16, 4,515.84 and 2,094.24 is: 2,890.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.16 : 4,515.84 = 2,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.16/4,515.84 = 2,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.16x = 4,515.84 × 2,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.16x = 9,457,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,457,252.76/3,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.22

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