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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.54, 4,886.57 and 2,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.54, 4,886.57 and 2,216.62 is: 3,323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.54 : 4,886.57 = 2,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.54/4,886.57 = 2,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.54x = 4,886.57 × 2,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.54x = 10,831,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831,657.71/3,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.06

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