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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.78, 4,499.61 and 2,214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.78, 4,499.61 and 2,214.02 is: 3,052.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.78 : 4,499.61 = 2,214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.78/4,499.61 = 2,214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.78x = 4,499.61 × 2,214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.78x = 9,962,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,226.53/3,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.36

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