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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.10, 4,447.29 and 2,228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.10, 4,447.29 and 2,228.42 is: 3,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.10 : 4,447.29 = 2,228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.10/4,447.29 = 2,228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.10x = 4,447.29 × 2,228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.10x = 9,910,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910,429.98/3,220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.68

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