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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.76, 4,444.14 and 2,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.76, 4,444.14 and 2,168 is: 2,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.76 : 4,444.14 = 2,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.76/4,444.14 = 2,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.76x = 4,444.14 × 2,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.76x = 9,634,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634,895.52/3,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.29

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