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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.84, 4,800.96 and 1,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.84, 4,800.96 and 1,355.08 is: 2,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.84 : 4,800.96 = 1,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.84/4,800.96 = 1,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.84x = 4,800.96 × 1,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.84x = 6,505,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505,684.88/3,202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.22

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