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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.45, 4,903.12 and 2,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.45, 4,903.12 and 2,044.44 is: 3,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.45 : 4,903.12 = 2,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.45/4,903.12 = 2,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.45x = 4,903.12 × 2,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.45x = 10,024,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024,110.14/3,276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.45

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