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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.89, 4,444.56 and 2,985.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.89, 4,444.56 and 2,985.81 is: 4,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.89 : 4,444.56 = 2,985.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.89/4,444.56 = 2,985.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.89x = 4,444.56 × 2,985.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.89x = 13,270,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270,611.69/3,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.17

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