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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.63, 4,495.68 and 2,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.63, 4,495.68 and 2,265.18 is: 3,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.63 : 4,495.68 = 2,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.63/4,495.68 = 2,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.63x = 4,495.68 × 2,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.63x = 10,183,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,183,524.42/3,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.22

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