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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.34, 4,444.80 and 1,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.34, 4,444.80 and 1,876.34 is: 2,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.34 : 4,444.80 = 1,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.34/4,444.80 = 1,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.34x = 4,444.80 × 1,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.34x = 8,339,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339,956.03/3,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.97

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