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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.35, 4,444.53 and 2,041.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.35, 4,444.53 and 2,041.53 is: 2,817.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.35 : 4,444.53 = 2,041.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.35/4,444.53 = 2,041.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.35x = 4,444.53 × 2,041.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.35x = 9,073,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,641.33/3,220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.59

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