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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.06, 4,444.83 and 2,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.06, 4,444.83 and 2,041.26 is: 2,815.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.06 : 4,444.83 = 2,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.06/4,444.83 = 2,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.06x = 4,444.83 × 2,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.06x = 9,073,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,053.69/3,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.92

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