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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.58, 4,519.89 and 2,215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.58, 4,519.89 and 2,215.65 is: 3,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.58 : 4,519.89 = 2,215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.58/4,519.89 = 2,215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.58x = 4,519.89 × 2,215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.58x = 10,014,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,014,494.28/3,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.32

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