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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.35, 4,448.67 and 2,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.35, 4,448.67 and 2,044.53 is: 2,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.35 : 4,448.67 = 2,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.35/4,448.67 = 2,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.35x = 4,448.67 × 2,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.35x = 9,095,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,095,439.28/3,223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.73

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