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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.31, 4,448.56 and 2,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.31, 4,448.56 and 2,029.14 is: 2,798.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.31 : 4,448.56 = 2,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.31/4,448.56 = 2,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.31x = 4,448.56 × 2,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.31x = 9,026,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,026,751.04/3,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.72

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