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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,219.84, 4,445.28 and 2,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,219.84, 4,445.28 and 2,042.64 is: 2,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,219.84 : 4,445.28 = 2,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,219.84/4,445.28 = 2,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,219.84x = 4,445.28 × 2,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,219.84x = 9,080,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,106.74/3,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.05

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