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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.52, 4,444.44 and 1,823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.52, 4,444.44 and 1,823.28 is: 2,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.52 : 4,444.44 = 1,823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.52/4,444.44 = 1,823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.52x = 4,444.44 × 1,823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.52x = 8,103,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,458.56/3,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.20

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