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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.66, 4,415.22 and 2,205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.66, 4,415.22 and 2,205.36 is: 3,041.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.66 : 4,415.22 = 2,205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.66/4,415.22 = 2,205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.66x = 4,415.22 × 2,205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.66x = 9,737,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,149.58/3,201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.28

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