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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.44, 4,454.98 and 2,284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.44, 4,454.98 and 2,284.79 is: 3,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.44 : 4,454.98 = 2,284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.44/4,454.98 = 2,284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.44x = 4,454.98 × 2,284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.44x = 10,178,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,665.77/3,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.81

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