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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.66, 4,456.89 and 2,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.66, 4,456.89 and 2,182.14 is: 3,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.66 : 4,456.89 = 2,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.66/4,456.89 = 2,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.66x = 4,456.89 × 2,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.66x = 9,725,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,557.94/3,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.26

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