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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.47, 4,517.12 and 2,013.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.47, 4,517.12 and 2,013.58 is: 2,779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.47 : 4,517.12 = 2,013.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.47/4,517.12 = 2,013.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.47x = 4,517.12 × 2,013.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.47x = 9,095,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,556.43/3,272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.42

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