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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,212.94, 4,439.99 and 2,319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,212.94, 4,439.99 and 2,319.62 is: 3,205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,212.94 : 4,439.99 = 2,319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,212.94/4,439.99 = 2,319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,212.94x = 4,439.99 × 2,319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,212.94x = 10,299,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299,055.81/3,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.49

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