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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.69, 4,866.97 and 2,202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.69, 4,866.97 and 2,202.09 is: 3,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.69 : 4,866.97 = 2,202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.69/4,866.97 = 2,202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.69x = 4,866.97 × 2,202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.69x = 10,717,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,717,505.97/3,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.09

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