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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.61, 4,517.16 and 2,213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.61, 4,517.16 and 2,213.68 is: 3,054.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.61 : 4,517.16 = 2,213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.61/4,517.16 = 2,213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.61x = 4,517.16 × 2,213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.61x = 9,999,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,546.75/3,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.59

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