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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.52, 4,438.80 and 2,380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.52, 4,438.80 and 2,380.19 is: 3,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.52 : 4,438.80 = 2,380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.52/4,438.80 = 2,380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.52x = 4,438.80 × 2,380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.52x = 10,565,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565,165.18/3,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.63

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