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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.64, 4,477.47 and 1,985.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.64, 4,477.47 and 1,985.22 is: 2,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.64 : 4,477.47 = 1,985.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.64/4,477.47 = 1,985.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.64x = 4,477.47 × 1,985.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.64x = 8,888,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888,762.99/3,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.52

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