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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.33, 4,515.41 and 2,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.33, 4,515.41 and 2,212.40 is: 3,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.33 : 4,515.41 = 2,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.33/4,515.41 = 2,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.33x = 4,515.41 × 2,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.33x = 9,989,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989,882.02/3,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.83

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