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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.41, 4,451.04 and 2,030.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.41, 4,451.04 and 2,030.67 is: 2,801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.41 : 4,451.04 = 2,030.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.41/4,451.04 = 2,030.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.41x = 4,451.04 × 2,030.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.41x = 9,038,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,038,593.40/3,226.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.44

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