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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.37, 4,558.88 and 2,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.37, 4,558.88 and 2,044.44 is: 2,822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.37 : 4,558.88 = 2,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.37/4,558.88 = 2,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.37x = 4,558.88 × 2,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.37x = 9,320,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,320,361.74/3,302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.33

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