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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.20, 4,444.20 and 2,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.20, 4,444.20 and 2,041.38 is: 2,817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.20 : 4,444.20 = 2,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.20/4,444.20 = 2,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.20x = 4,444.20 × 2,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.20x = 9,072,301.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,301.00/3,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.31

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