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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.76, 4,445.08 and 2,042.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.76, 4,445.08 and 2,042.53 is: 2,818.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.76 : 4,445.08 = 2,042.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.76/4,445.08 = 2,042.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.76x = 4,445.08 × 2,042.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.76x = 9,079,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079,209.25/3,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.09

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