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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.70, 4,914.45 and 2,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.70, 4,914.45 and 2,181.90 is: 3,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.70 : 4,914.45 = 2,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.70/4,914.45 = 2,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.70x = 4,914.45 × 2,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.70x = 10,722,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,722,838.46/3,272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.45

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