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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.91, 4,510.40 and 2,223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.91, 4,510.40 and 2,223.15 is: 3,063.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.91 : 4,510.40 = 2,223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.91/4,510.40 = 2,223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.91x = 4,510.40 × 2,223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.91x = 10,027,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,027,284.64/3,272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.72

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