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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.94, 4,517.57 and 2,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.94, 4,517.57 and 2,014.20 is: 2,780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.94 : 4,517.57 = 2,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.94/4,517.57 = 2,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.94x = 4,517.57 × 2,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.94x = 9,099,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,099,294.53/3,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.16

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