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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.96, 4,511.04 and 2,420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.96, 4,511.04 and 2,420.48 is: 3,336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.96 : 4,511.04 = 2,420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.96/4,511.04 = 2,420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.96x = 4,511.04 × 2,420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.96x = 10,918,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,918,882.10/3,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.09

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