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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.28, 4,444.20 and 1,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.28, 4,444.20 and 1,804.08 is: 2,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.28 : 4,444.20 = 1,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.28/4,444.20 = 1,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.28x = 4,444.20 × 1,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.28x = 8,017,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017,692.34/3,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.75

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