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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.53, 4,580.09 and 2,732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.53, 4,580.09 and 2,732.04 is: 3,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.53 : 4,580.09 = 2,732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.53/4,580.09 = 2,732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.53x = 4,580.09 × 2,732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.53x = 12,512,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,512,975.42/3,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.10

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