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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.58, 4,540.35 and 2,822.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.58, 4,540.35 and 2,822.11 is: 3,891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.58 : 4,540.35 = 2,822.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.58/4,540.35 = 2,822.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.58x = 4,540.35 × 2,822.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.58x = 12,813,366.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813,366.37/3,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.59

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