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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.85, 4,445.21 and 2,327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.85, 4,445.21 and 2,327.47 is: 3,212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.85 : 4,445.21 = 2,327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.85/4,445.21 = 2,327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.85x = 4,445.21 × 2,327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.85x = 10,346,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,092.92/3,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.22

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