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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.55, 4,476.80 and 2,065.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.55, 4,476.80 and 2,065.19 is: 2,849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.55 : 4,476.80 = 2,065.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.55/4,476.80 = 2,065.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.55x = 4,476.80 × 2,065.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.55x = 9,245,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,425.37/3,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.53

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