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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.60, 4,911.26 and 2,163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.60, 4,911.26 and 2,163.72 is: 3,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.60 : 4,911.26 = 2,163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.60/4,911.26 = 2,163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.60x = 4,911.26 × 2,163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.60x = 10,626,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626,591.49/3,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.17

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