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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.98, 4,525.38 and 2,217.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.98, 4,525.38 and 2,217.42 is: 3,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.98 : 4,525.38 = 2,217.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.98/4,525.38 = 2,217.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.98x = 4,525.38 × 2,217.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.98x = 10,034,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,668.12/3,277.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.24

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