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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.66, 4,580.26 and 2,732.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.66, 4,580.26 and 2,732.17 is: 3,766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.66 : 4,580.26 = 2,732.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.66/4,580.26 = 2,732.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.66x = 4,580.26 × 2,732.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.66x = 12,514,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,048.96/3,322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.27

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