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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.07, 4,525.57 and 2,802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.07, 4,525.57 and 2,802.22 is: 3,869.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.07 : 4,525.57 = 2,802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.07/4,525.57 = 2,802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.07x = 4,525.57 × 2,802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.07x = 12,681,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,681,641.42/3,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.81

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