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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.60, 4,447.98 and 2,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.60, 4,447.98 and 2,280.96 is: 3,145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.60 : 4,447.98 = 2,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.60/4,447.98 = 2,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.60x = 4,447.98 × 2,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.60x = 10,145,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145,664.46/3,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.36

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