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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.02, 4,826.34 and 1,572.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.02, 4,826.34 and 1,572.93 is: 2,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.02 : 4,826.34 = 1,572.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.02/4,826.34 = 1,572.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.02x = 4,826.34 × 1,572.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.02x = 7,591,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,591,494.98/3,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.59

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