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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.08, 4,414.35 and 2,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.08, 4,414.35 and 2,006.80 is: 2,768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.08 : 4,414.35 = 2,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.08/4,414.35 = 2,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.08x = 4,414.35 × 2,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.08x = 8,858,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858,717.58/3,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.28

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