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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.81, 4,440.39 and 2,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.81, 4,440.39 and 2,099.24 is: 2,895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.81 : 4,440.39 = 2,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.81/4,440.39 = 2,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.81x = 4,440.39 × 2,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.81x = 9,321,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321,444.30/3,218.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.93

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