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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.88, 4,443.60 and 2,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.88, 4,443.60 and 2,276.64 is: 3,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.88 : 4,443.60 = 2,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.88/4,443.60 = 2,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.88x = 4,443.60 × 2,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.88x = 10,116,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,116,477.50/3,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.86

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