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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.96, 4,447.73 and 2,104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.96, 4,447.73 and 2,104.49 is: 2,903.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.96 : 4,447.73 = 2,104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.96/4,447.73 = 2,104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.96x = 4,447.73 × 2,104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.96x = 9,360,219.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360,219.69/3,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.33

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