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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.69, 4,444.93 and 2,542.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.69, 4,444.93 and 2,542.21 is: 3,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.69 : 4,444.93 = 2,542.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.69/4,444.93 = 2,542.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.69x = 4,444.93 × 2,542.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.69x = 11,299,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,299,923.26/3,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.19

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