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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.73, 4,449.61 and 2,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.73, 4,449.61 and 2,028.82 is: 2,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.73 : 4,449.61 = 2,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.73/4,449.61 = 2,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.73x = 4,449.61 × 2,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.73x = 9,027,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,027,457.76/3,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.58

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