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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.70, 4,447.41 and 2,476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.70, 4,447.41 and 2,476.34 is: 3,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.70 : 4,447.41 = 2,476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.70/4,447.41 = 2,476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.70x = 4,447.41 × 2,476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.70x = 11,013,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,013,299.28/3,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.35

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