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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.06, 4,514.28 and 2,227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.06, 4,514.28 and 2,227.59 is: 3,075.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.06 : 4,514.28 = 2,227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.06/4,514.28 = 2,227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.06x = 4,514.28 × 2,227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.06x = 10,055,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055,964.99/3,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.16

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