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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.24, 4,829.12 and 1,372.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.24, 4,829.12 and 1,372.21 is: 2,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.24 : 4,829.12 = 1,372.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.24/4,829.12 = 1,372.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.24x = 4,829.12 × 1,372.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.24x = 6,626,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,559.89/3,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.78

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