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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,201.62, 4,802.82 and 1,556.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,201.62, 4,802.82 and 1,556.78 is: 2,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,201.62 : 4,802.82 = 1,556.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,201.62/4,802.82 = 1,556.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,201.62x = 4,802.82 × 1,556.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,201.62x = 7,476,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476,934.12/3,201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.36

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