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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.56, 4,442.85 and 2,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.56, 4,442.85 and 2,336.04 is: 3,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.56 : 4,442.85 = 2,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.56/4,442.85 = 2,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.56x = 4,442.85 × 2,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.56x = 10,378,675.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,378,675.31/3,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.63

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