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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.73, 4,882.41 and 2,222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.73, 4,882.41 and 2,222.78 is: 3,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.73 : 4,882.41 = 2,222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.73/4,882.41 = 2,222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.73x = 4,882.41 × 2,222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.73x = 10,852,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852,498.89/3,260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.24

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