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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.56, 4,529.55 and 2,219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.56, 4,529.55 and 2,219.93 is: 3,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.56 : 4,529.55 = 2,219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.56/4,529.55 = 2,219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.56x = 4,529.55 × 2,219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.56x = 10,055,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055,261.28/3,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.30

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