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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,217.98, 4,437.93 and 2,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,217.98, 4,437.93 and 2,023.11 is: 2,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,217.98 : 4,437.93 = 2,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,217.98/4,437.93 = 2,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,217.98x = 4,437.93 × 2,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,217.98x = 8,978,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,978,420.56/3,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.08

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