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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444, 5,174.56 and 2,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444, 5,174.56 and 2,212 is: 3,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444 : 5,174.56 = 2,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444/5,174.56 = 2,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444x = 5,174.56 × 2,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444x = 11,446,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,446,126.72/3,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.50

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