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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.32, 4,902.90 and 2,176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.32, 4,902.90 and 2,176.93 is: 3,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.32 : 4,902.90 = 2,176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.32/4,902.90 = 2,176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.32x = 4,902.90 × 2,176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.32x = 10,673,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,270.10/3,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.68

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