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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.94, 4,525.38 and 2,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.94, 4,525.38 and 2,444.22 is: 3,370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.94 : 4,525.38 = 2,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.94/4,525.38 = 2,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.94x = 4,525.38 × 2,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.94x = 11,061,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,061,024.30/3,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.27

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