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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.36, 4,868.22 and 2,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.36, 4,868.22 and 2,280.80 is: 3,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.36 : 4,868.22 = 2,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.36/4,868.22 = 2,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.36x = 4,868.22 × 2,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.36x = 11,103,436.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103,436.18/3,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.06

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