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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.94, 4,451.55 and 2,476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.94, 4,451.55 and 2,476.72 is: 3,419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.94 : 4,451.55 = 2,476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.94/4,451.55 = 2,476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.94x = 4,451.55 × 2,476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.94x = 11,025,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025,220.66/3,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.80

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