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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.26, 4,571.66 and 2,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.26, 4,571.66 and 2,195.33 is: 3,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.26 : 4,571.66 = 2,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.26/4,571.66 = 2,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.26x = 4,571.66 × 2,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.26x = 10,036,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,268.51/3,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.38

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