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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.70, 4,517.96 and 2,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.70, 4,517.96 and 2,215.14 is: 3,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.70 : 4,517.96 = 2,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.70/4,517.96 = 2,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.70x = 4,517.96 × 2,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.70x = 10,007,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007,891.32/3,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.33

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