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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.68, 4,443.36 and 1,961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.68, 4,443.36 and 1,961.22 is: 2,705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.68 : 4,443.36 = 1,961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.68/4,443.36 = 1,961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.68x = 4,443.36 × 1,961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.68x = 8,714,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,406.50/3,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.77

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