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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.48, 4,421.44 and 1,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.48, 4,421.44 and 1,962.24 is: 2,707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.48 : 4,421.44 = 1,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.48/4,421.44 = 1,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.48x = 4,421.44 × 1,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.48x = 8,675,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,926.43/3,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.44

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