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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.38, 4,366.47 and 2,220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.38, 4,366.47 and 2,220.78 is: 3,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.38 : 4,366.47 = 2,220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.38/4,366.47 = 2,220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.38x = 4,366.47 × 2,220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.38x = 9,696,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,969.25/3,165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.45

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