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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.94, 4,514.94 and 2,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.94, 4,514.94 and 2,264.22 is: 3,123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.94 : 4,514.94 = 2,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.94/4,514.94 = 2,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.94x = 4,514.94 × 2,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.94x = 10,222,817.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,222,817.45/3,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.44

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