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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.02, 4,440.96 and 2,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.02, 4,440.96 and 2,040.66 is: 2,814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.02 : 4,440.96 = 2,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.02/4,440.96 = 2,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.02x = 4,440.96 × 2,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.02x = 9,062,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062,489.43/3,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.42

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