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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.71, 4,366.21 and 2,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.71, 4,366.21 and 2,044.29 is: 2,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.71 : 4,366.21 = 2,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.71/4,366.21 = 2,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.71x = 4,366.21 × 2,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.71x = 8,925,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925,800.04/3,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.20

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