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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.22, 4,418.93 and 2,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.22, 4,418.93 and 2,362.62 is: 3,260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.22 : 4,418.93 = 2,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.22/4,418.93 = 2,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.22x = 4,418.93 × 2,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.22x = 10,440,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440,257.54/3,202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.32

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