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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.06, 4,443.62 and 1,875.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.06, 4,443.62 and 1,875.91 is: 2,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.06 : 4,443.62 = 1,875.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.06/4,443.62 = 1,875.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.06x = 4,443.62 × 1,875.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.06x = 8,335,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,827.37/3,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.72

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