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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.44, 4,506.42 and 2,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.44, 4,506.42 and 2,022.28 is: 2,789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.44 : 4,506.42 = 2,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.44/4,506.42 = 2,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.44x = 4,506.42 × 2,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.44x = 9,113,243.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113,243.04/3,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.96

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