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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.66, 4,498.95 and 2,200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.66, 4,498.95 and 2,200.39 is: 3,036.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.66 : 4,498.95 = 2,200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.66/4,498.95 = 2,200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.66x = 4,498.95 × 2,200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.66x = 9,899,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,448.06/3,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.03

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