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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.34, 4,524.93 and 2,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.34, 4,524.93 and 2,215.62 is: 3,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.34 : 4,524.93 = 2,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.34/4,524.93 = 2,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.34x = 4,524.93 × 2,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.34x = 10,025,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025,525.41/3,278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.11

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