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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.88, 4,367.16 and 2,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.88, 4,367.16 and 2,221.28 is: 3,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.88 : 4,367.16 = 2,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.88/4,367.16 = 2,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.88x = 4,367.16 × 2,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.88x = 9,700,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700,696.08/3,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.14

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