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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.50, 4,477.41 and 2,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.50, 4,477.41 and 2,065.32 is: 2,850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.50 : 4,477.41 = 2,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.50/4,477.41 = 2,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.50x = 4,477.41 × 2,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.50x = 9,247,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,284.42/3,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.14

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