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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,199.43, 4,414.29 and 2,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,199.43, 4,414.29 and 2,020.88 is: 2,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,199.43 : 4,414.29 = 2,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,199.43/4,414.29 = 2,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,199.43x = 4,414.29 × 2,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,199.43x = 8,920,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920,750.38/3,199.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.23

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