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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251.84, 4,483.98 and 2,202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251.84, 4,483.98 and 2,202.08 is: 3,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251.84 : 4,483.98 = 2,202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251.84/4,483.98 = 2,202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251.84x = 4,483.98 × 2,202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251.84x = 9,874,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874,082.68/3,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.46

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