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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.87, 4,444.70 and 2,176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.87, 4,444.70 and 2,176.35 is: 3,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.87 : 4,444.70 = 2,176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.87/4,444.70 = 2,176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.87x = 4,444.70 × 2,176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.87x = 9,673,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673,222.85/3,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.43

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