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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.64, 4,434.88 and 2,220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.64, 4,434.88 and 2,220.44 is: 3,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.64 : 4,434.88 = 2,220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.64/4,434.88 = 2,220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.64x = 4,434.88 × 2,220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.64x = 9,847,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,384.95/3,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.34

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