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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.63, 4,444.35 and 2,176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.63, 4,444.35 and 2,176.11 is: 3,001.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.63 : 4,444.35 = 2,176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.63/4,444.35 = 2,176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.63x = 4,444.35 × 2,176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.63x = 9,671,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671,394.48/3,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.09

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