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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.64, 4,516.79 and 2,852.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.64, 4,516.79 and 2,852.22 is: 3,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.64 : 4,516.79 = 2,852.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.64/4,516.79 = 2,852.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.64x = 4,516.79 × 2,852.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.64x = 12,882,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882,864.51/3,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.93

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