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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.34, 4,480.48 and 2,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.34, 4,480.48 and 2,795.30 is: 3,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.34 : 4,480.48 = 2,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.34/4,480.48 = 2,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.34x = 4,480.48 × 2,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.34x = 12,524,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,285.74/3,244.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.35

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