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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,219.36, 4,802.40 and 3,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,219.36, 4,802.40 and 3,177.12 is: 4,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,219.36 : 4,802.40 = 3,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,219.36/4,802.40 = 3,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,219.36x = 4,802.40 × 3,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,219.36x = 15,257,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257,801.09/3,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.39

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