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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.92, 4,510.62 and 2,216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.92, 4,510.62 and 2,216.16 is: 3,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.92 : 4,510.62 = 2,216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.92/4,510.62 = 2,216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.92x = 4,510.62 × 2,216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.92x = 9,996,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,996,255.62/3,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.78

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