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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.76, 4,520.96 and 2,100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.76, 4,520.96 and 2,100.32 is: 2,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.76 : 4,520.96 = 2,100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.76/4,520.96 = 2,100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.76x = 4,520.96 × 2,100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.76x = 9,495,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,495,462.71/3,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.94

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