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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.58, 4,440.84 and 2,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.58, 4,440.84 and 2,039.22 is: 2,813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.58 : 4,440.84 = 2,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.58/4,440.84 = 2,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.58x = 4,440.84 × 2,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.58x = 9,055,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,849.74/3,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.62

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