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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.80, 4,447.67 and 2,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.80, 4,447.67 and 2,042.25 is: 2,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.80 : 4,447.67 = 2,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.80/4,447.67 = 2,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.80x = 4,447.67 × 2,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.80x = 9,083,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083,243.85/3,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.18

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