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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.92, 4,495.32 and 2,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.92, 4,495.32 and 2,266.32 is: 3,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.92 : 4,495.32 = 2,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.92/4,495.32 = 2,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.92x = 4,495.32 × 2,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.92x = 10,187,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,187,833.62/3,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.18

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