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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.50, 4,465.32 and 2,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.50, 4,465.32 and 2,244.44 is: 3,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.50 : 4,465.32 = 2,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.50/4,465.32 = 2,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.50x = 4,465.32 × 2,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.50x = 10,022,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022,142.82/3,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.64

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