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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.02, 4,839.25 and 1,904.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.02, 4,839.25 and 1,904.48 is: 2,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.02 : 4,839.25 = 1,904.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.02/4,839.25 = 1,904.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.02x = 4,839.25 × 1,904.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.02x = 9,216,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,216,274.46/3,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.18

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