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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.36, 4,442.51 and 2,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.36, 4,442.51 and 2,026.82 is: 2,796.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.36 : 4,442.51 = 2,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.36/4,442.51 = 2,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.36x = 4,442.51 × 2,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.36x = 9,004,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,184.29/3,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.02

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