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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218.94, 4,437.99 and 2,554.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218.94, 4,437.99 and 2,554.61 is: 3,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218.94 : 4,437.99 = 2,554.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218.94/4,437.99 = 2,554.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218.94x = 4,437.99 × 2,554.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218.94x = 11,337,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,337,311.44/3,218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.06

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