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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.18, 4,446.04 and 2,278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.18, 4,446.04 and 2,278.02 is: 3,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.18 : 4,446.04 = 2,278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.18/4,446.04 = 2,278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.18x = 4,446.04 × 2,278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.18x = 10,128,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,128,168.04/3,225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.34

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