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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.48, 4,444.02 and 2,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.48, 4,444.02 and 2,041.44 is: 2,815.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.48 : 4,444.02 = 2,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.48/4,444.02 = 2,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.48x = 4,444.02 × 2,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.48x = 9,072,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,200.19/3,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.29

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