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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.82, 4,509.44 and 2,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.82, 4,509.44 and 2,223.06 is: 3,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.82 : 4,509.44 = 2,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.82/4,509.44 = 2,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.82x = 4,509.44 × 2,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.82x = 10,024,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,755.69/3,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.03

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