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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.70, 4,443 and 2,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.70, 4,443 and 2,027.16 is: 2,796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.70 : 4,443 = 2,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.70/4,443 = 2,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.70x = 4,443 × 2,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.70x = 9,006,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006,671.88/3,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,796.50

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