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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.04, 4,515.54 and 3,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.04, 4,515.54 and 3,218.88 is: 4,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.04 : 4,515.54 = 3,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.04/4,515.54 = 3,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.04x = 4,515.54 × 3,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.04x = 14,534,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,534,981.40/3,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.34

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