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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.26, 4,530.48 and 2,166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.26, 4,530.48 and 2,166.36 is: 2,989.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.26 : 4,530.48 = 2,166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.26/4,530.48 = 2,166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.26x = 4,530.48 × 2,166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.26x = 9,814,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,650.65/3,283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.30

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