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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.79, 4,449.89 and 1,965.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.79, 4,449.89 and 1,965.65 is: 2,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.79 : 4,449.89 = 1,965.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.79/4,449.89 = 1,965.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.79x = 4,449.89 × 1,965.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.79x = 8,746,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746,942.32/3,223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.25

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