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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.40, 4,423.41 and 2,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.40, 4,423.41 and 2,263.56 is: 3,122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.40 : 4,423.41 = 2,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.40/4,423.41 = 2,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.40x = 4,423.41 × 2,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.40x = 10,012,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012,653.94/3,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.71

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