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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,279.52, 4,924.26 and 2,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,279.52, 4,924.26 and 2,822.32 is: 4,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,279.52 : 4,924.26 = 2,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,279.52/4,924.26 = 2,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,279.52x = 4,924.26 × 2,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,279.52x = 13,897,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897,837.48/3,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.77

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