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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.30, 4,908.45 and 2,173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.30, 4,908.45 and 2,173.10 is: 3,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.30 : 4,908.45 = 2,173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.30/4,908.45 = 2,173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.30x = 4,908.45 × 2,173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.30x = 10,666,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,666,552.70/3,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.65

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