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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214.96, 4,440.72 and 2,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214.96, 4,440.72 and 2,376.88 is: 3,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214.96 : 4,440.72 = 2,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214.96/4,440.72 = 2,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214.96x = 4,440.72 × 2,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214.96x = 10,555,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,555,058.55/3,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.11

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