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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.98, 4,422.24 and 2,210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.98, 4,422.24 and 2,210.76 is: 3,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.98 : 4,422.24 = 2,210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.98/4,422.24 = 2,210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.98x = 4,422.24 × 2,210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.98x = 9,776,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,776,511.30/3,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.46

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