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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.65, 4,446.35 and 1,963.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.65, 4,446.35 and 1,963.74 is: 2,709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.65 : 4,446.35 = 1,963.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.65/4,446.35 = 1,963.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.65x = 4,446.35 × 1,963.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.65x = 8,731,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731,465.53/3,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.41

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