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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.22, 4,489.74 and 2,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.22, 4,489.74 and 2,194.12 is: 3,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.22 : 4,489.74 = 2,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.22/4,489.74 = 2,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.22x = 4,489.74 × 2,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.22x = 9,851,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851,028.33/3,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.23

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