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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.39, 4,443.87 and 2,985.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.39, 4,443.87 and 2,985.31 is: 4,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.39 : 4,443.87 = 2,985.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.39/4,443.87 = 2,985.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.39x = 4,443.87 × 2,985.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.39x = 13,266,329.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,266,329.55/3,220.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.48

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