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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.91, 4,814.89 and 2,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.91, 4,814.89 and 2,223.24 is: 3,335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.91 : 4,814.89 = 2,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.91/4,814.89 = 2,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.91x = 4,814.89 × 2,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.91x = 10,704,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,704,632.43/3,208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.91

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