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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.70, 4,444.08 and 1,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.70, 4,444.08 and 1,962.77 is: 2,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.70 : 4,444.08 = 1,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.70/4,444.08 = 1,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.70x = 4,444.08 × 1,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.70x = 8,722,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722,706.90/3,220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.33

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