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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.16, 4,826.40 and 2,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.16, 4,826.40 and 2,451.20 is: 3,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.16 : 4,826.40 = 2,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.16/4,826.40 = 2,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.16x = 4,826.40 × 2,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.16x = 11,830,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,830,471.68/3,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.88

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