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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.47, 4,467.29 and 2,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.47, 4,467.29 and 2,244.33 is: 3,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.47 : 4,467.29 = 2,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.47/4,467.29 = 2,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.47x = 4,467.29 × 2,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.47x = 10,026,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026,061.74/3,238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.93

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