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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.83, 4,469.64 and 2,044.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.83, 4,469.64 and 2,044.41 is: 2,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.83 : 4,469.64 = 2,044.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.83/4,469.64 = 2,044.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.83x = 4,469.64 × 2,044.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.83x = 9,137,759.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,137,759.95/3,239.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.45

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