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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.02, 4,826.34 and 1,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.02, 4,826.34 and 1,485 is: 2,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.02 : 4,826.34 = 1,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.02/4,826.34 = 1,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.02x = 4,826.34 × 1,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.02x = 7,167,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,114.90/3,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.80

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