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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.66, 4,449.33 and 3,068.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.66, 4,449.33 and 3,068.79 is: 4,239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.66 : 4,449.33 = 3,068.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.66/4,449.33 = 3,068.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.66x = 4,449.33 × 3,068.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.66x = 13,654,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654,042.73/3,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.52

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