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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.76, 4,514.04 and 2,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.76, 4,514.04 and 2,955.96 is: 4,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.76 : 4,514.04 = 2,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.76/4,514.04 = 2,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.76x = 4,514.04 × 2,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.76x = 13,343,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,343,321.68/3,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.09

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