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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.31, 4,449.08 and 2,328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.31, 4,449.08 and 2,328.05 is: 3,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.31 : 4,449.08 = 2,328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.31/4,449.08 = 2,328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.31x = 4,449.08 × 2,328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.31x = 10,357,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,357,680.69/3,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.38

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