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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.44, 5,170.56 and 2,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.44, 5,170.56 and 2,322.24 is: 3,484.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.44 : 5,170.56 = 2,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.44/5,170.56 = 2,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.44x = 5,170.56 × 2,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.44x = 12,007,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007,281.25/3,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.98

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