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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.27, 4,972.58 and 2,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.27, 4,972.58 and 2,444.55 is: 3,658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.27 : 4,972.58 = 2,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.27/4,972.58 = 2,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.27x = 4,972.58 × 2,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.27x = 12,155,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,155,720.44/3,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.86

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