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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.13, 4,827.89 and 1,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.13, 4,827.89 and 1,464.26 is: 2,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.13 : 4,827.89 = 1,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.13/4,827.89 = 1,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.13x = 4,827.89 × 1,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.13x = 7,069,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,069,254.75/3,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.34

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