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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.50, 4,829.52 and 1,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.50, 4,829.52 and 1,372.48 is: 2,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.50 : 4,829.52 = 1,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.50/4,829.52 = 1,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.50x = 4,829.52 × 1,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.50x = 6,628,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,419.61/3,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.20

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