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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,282.22, 4,924.50 and 2,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,282.22, 4,924.50 and 2,017.20 is: 3,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,282.22 : 4,924.50 = 2,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,282.22/4,924.50 = 2,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,282.22x = 4,924.50 × 2,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,282.22x = 9,933,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,712.30/3,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.52

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