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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.66, 5,169.15 and 3,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.66, 5,169.15 and 3,223.26 is: 4,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.66 : 5,169.15 = 3,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.66/5,169.15 = 3,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.66x = 5,169.15 × 3,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.66x = 16,661,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,661,514.43/3,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.91

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