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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.64, 4,423.44 and 2,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.64, 4,423.44 and 2,271.52 is: 3,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.64 : 4,423.44 = 2,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.64/4,423.44 = 2,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.64x = 4,423.44 × 2,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.64x = 10,047,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,047,932.43/3,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.43

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