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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.66, 4,511.43 and 2,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.66, 4,511.43 and 2,223.90 is: 3,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.66 : 4,511.43 = 2,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.66/4,511.43 = 2,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.66x = 4,511.43 × 2,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.66x = 10,032,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032,969.18/3,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.76

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