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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.74, 4,444.26 and 2,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.74, 4,444.26 and 2,025.44 is: 2,794.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.74 : 4,444.26 = 2,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.74/4,444.26 = 2,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.74x = 4,444.26 × 2,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.74x = 9,001,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,581.97/3,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.88

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