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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.14, 4,499.43 and 2,266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.14, 4,499.43 and 2,266.62 is: 3,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.14 : 4,499.43 = 2,266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.14/4,499.43 = 2,266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.14x = 4,499.43 × 2,266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.14x = 10,198,498.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,498.03/3,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.32

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