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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.30, 4,883.25 and 2,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.30, 4,883.25 and 2,223.33 is: 3,329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.30 : 4,883.25 = 2,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.30/4,883.25 = 2,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.30x = 4,883.25 × 2,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.30x = 10,857,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,857,093.72/3,261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.07

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