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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.07, 4,494.61 and 2,212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.07, 4,494.61 and 2,212.31 is: 3,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.07 : 4,494.61 = 2,212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.07/4,494.61 = 2,212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.07x = 4,494.61 × 2,212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.07x = 9,943,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943,470.65/3,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.21

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