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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,206.44, 4,422.36 and 2,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,206.44, 4,422.36 and 2,027.89 is: 2,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,206.44 : 4,422.36 = 2,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,206.44/4,422.36 = 2,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,206.44x = 4,422.36 × 2,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,206.44x = 8,968,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,059.62/3,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.89

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