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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.04, 4,449.84 and 2,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.04, 4,449.84 and 2,047.60 is: 2,825.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.04 : 4,449.84 = 2,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.04/4,449.84 = 2,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.04x = 4,449.84 × 2,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.04x = 9,111,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,111,492.38/3,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.23

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