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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.56, 4,444.32 and 1,823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.56, 4,444.32 and 1,823.28 is: 2,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.56 : 4,444.32 = 1,823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.56/4,444.32 = 1,823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.56x = 4,444.32 × 1,823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.56x = 8,103,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,103,239.77/3,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.10

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