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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.31, 4,449.94 and 2,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.31, 4,449.94 and 2,030.14 is: 2,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.31 : 4,449.94 = 2,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.31/4,449.94 = 2,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.31x = 4,449.94 × 2,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.31x = 9,034,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,001.19/3,226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.10

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