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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.73, 4,886.91 and 2,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.73, 4,886.91 and 2,225.79 is: 3,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.73 : 4,886.91 = 2,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.73/4,886.91 = 2,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.73x = 4,886.91 × 2,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.73x = 10,877,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,877,235.41/3,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.76

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