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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.78, 4,503.74 and 2,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.78, 4,503.74 and 2,217.02 is: 3,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.78 : 4,503.74 = 2,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.78/4,503.74 = 2,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.78x = 4,503.74 × 2,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.78x = 9,984,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,881.65/3,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.49

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