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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.80, 4,424.49 and 2,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.80, 4,424.49 and 2,321.28 is: 3,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.80 : 4,424.49 = 2,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.80/4,424.49 = 2,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.80x = 4,424.49 × 2,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.80x = 10,270,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,480.15/3,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.72

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