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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.92, 4,524.98 and 2,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.92, 4,524.98 and 2,159.44 is: 2,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.92 : 4,524.98 = 2,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.92/4,524.98 = 2,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.92x = 4,524.98 × 2,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.92x = 9,771,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,422.81/3,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.98

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