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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.84, 4,800.96 and 2,220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.84, 4,800.96 and 2,220.54 is: 3,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.84 : 4,800.96 = 2,220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.84/4,800.96 = 2,220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.84x = 4,800.96 × 2,220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.84x = 10,660,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660,723.72/3,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.33

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