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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.67, 4,414.37 and 2,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.67, 4,414.37 and 2,205.72 is: 3,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.67 : 4,414.37 = 2,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.67/4,414.37 = 2,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.67x = 4,414.37 × 2,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.67x = 9,736,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736,853.17/3,200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.13

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