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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.04, 4,444.73 and 1,961.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.04, 4,444.73 and 1,961.91 is: 2,708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.04 : 4,444.73 = 1,961.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.04/4,444.73 = 1,961.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.04x = 4,444.73 × 1,961.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.04x = 8,720,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,150.42/3,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.09

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