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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.48, 4,446.70 and 2,042.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.48, 4,446.70 and 2,042.52 is: 2,817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.48 : 4,446.70 = 2,042.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.48/4,446.70 = 2,042.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.48x = 4,446.70 × 2,042.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.48x = 9,082,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,473.68/3,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.60

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