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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.51, 4,867.67 and 2,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.51, 4,867.67 and 2,723.28 is: 4,085.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.51 : 4,867.67 = 2,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.51/4,867.67 = 2,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.51x = 4,867.67 × 2,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.51x = 13,256,028.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256,028.36/3,244.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.68

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