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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.08, 4,440.96 and 2,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.08, 4,440.96 and 2,332.80 is: 3,223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.08 : 4,440.96 = 2,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.08/4,440.96 = 2,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.08x = 4,440.96 × 2,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.08x = 10,359,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,359,871.49/3,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.28

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