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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.28, 4,497.44 and 2,185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.28, 4,497.44 and 2,185.11 is: 3,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.28 : 4,497.44 = 2,185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.28/4,497.44 = 2,185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.28x = 4,497.44 × 2,185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.28x = 9,827,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827,390.19/3,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.43

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