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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.76, 4,935.96 and 2,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.76, 4,935.96 and 2,244.48 is: 3,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.76 : 4,935.96 = 2,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.76/4,935.96 = 2,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.76x = 4,935.96 × 2,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.76x = 11,078,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,078,663.50/3,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.67

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