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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.24, 4,516.60 and 2,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.24, 4,516.60 and 2,220.48 is: 3,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.24 : 4,516.60 = 2,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.24/4,516.60 = 2,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.24x = 4,516.60 × 2,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.24x = 10,029,019.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029,019.97/3,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.75

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