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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.89, 4,544.27 and 2,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.89, 4,544.27 and 2,175.70 is: 3,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.89 : 4,544.27 = 2,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.89/4,544.27 = 2,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.89x = 4,544.27 × 2,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.89x = 9,886,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,886,968.24/3,292.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.52

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