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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.28, 4,424.55 and 2,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.28, 4,424.55 and 2,262.44 is: 3,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.28 : 4,424.55 = 2,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.28/4,424.55 = 2,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.28x = 4,424.55 × 2,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.28x = 10,010,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,010,278.90/3,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.06

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