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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.34, 4,520.79 and 2,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.34, 4,520.79 and 2,212.62 is: 3,053.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.34 : 4,520.79 = 2,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.34/4,520.79 = 2,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.34x = 4,520.79 × 2,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.34x = 10,002,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002,790.37/3,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.97

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