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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243.98, 4,477.20 and 2,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243.98, 4,477.20 and 2,065.44 is: 2,850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243.98 : 4,477.20 = 2,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243.98/4,477.20 = 2,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243.98x = 4,477.20 × 2,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243.98x = 9,247,387.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,387.97/3,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.63

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