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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.64, 4,498.74 and 2,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.64, 4,498.74 and 2,266.12 is: 3,125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.64 : 4,498.74 = 2,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.64/4,498.74 = 2,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.64x = 4,498.74 × 2,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.64x = 10,194,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,684.69/3,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.63

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