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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.58, 4,497.30 and 3,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.58, 4,497.30 and 3,222.72 is: 4,440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.58 : 4,497.30 = 3,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.58/4,497.30 = 3,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.58x = 4,497.30 × 3,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.58x = 14,493,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,538.66/3,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.99

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