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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.95, 4,990.60 and 2,216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.95, 4,990.60 and 2,216.12 is: 3,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.95 : 4,990.60 = 2,216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.95/4,990.60 = 2,216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.95x = 4,990.60 × 2,216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.95x = 11,059,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,059,774.01/3,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.30

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