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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.03, 4,443.00 and 1,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.03, 4,443.00 and 1,960.24 is: 2,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.03 : 4,443.00 = 1,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.03/4,443.00 = 1,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.03x = 4,443.00 × 1,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.03x = 8,709,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709,344.52/3,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.74

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