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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.89, 4,521.96 and 2,214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.89, 4,521.96 and 2,214.30 is: 3,054.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.89 : 4,521.96 = 2,214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.89/4,521.96 = 2,214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.89x = 4,521.96 × 2,214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.89x = 10,012,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,976.03/3,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.70

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