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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,219.08, 4,441.53 and 2,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,219.08, 4,441.53 and 2,039.72 is: 2,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,219.08 : 4,441.53 = 2,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,219.08/4,441.53 = 2,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,219.08x = 4,441.53 × 2,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,219.08x = 9,059,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,059,477.57/3,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.31

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