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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.43, 4,452.31 and 2,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.43, 4,452.31 and 2,379.80 is: 3,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.43 : 4,452.31 = 2,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.43/4,452.31 = 2,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.43x = 4,452.31 × 2,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.43x = 10,595,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,595,621.44/3,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.13

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