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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.96, 4,826.12 and 1,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.96, 4,826.12 and 1,484.72 is: 2,228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.96 : 4,826.12 = 1,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.96/4,826.12 = 1,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.96x = 4,826.12 × 1,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.96x = 7,165,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,436.89/3,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.09

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