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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.72, 4,517.84 and 2,156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.72, 4,517.84 and 2,156.21 is: 2,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.72 : 4,517.84 = 2,156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.72/4,517.84 = 2,156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.72x = 4,517.84 × 2,156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.72x = 9,741,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,741,411.79/3,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.73

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