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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.22, 4,908.08 and 1,424.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.22, 4,908.08 and 1,424.66 is: 2,136.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.22 : 4,908.08 = 1,424.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.22/4,908.08 = 1,424.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.22x = 4,908.08 × 1,424.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.22x = 6,992,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,324.27/3,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.87

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