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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.63, 4,831.25 and 1,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.63, 4,831.25 and 1,272.38 is: 1,908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.63 : 4,831.25 = 1,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.63/4,831.25 = 1,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.63x = 4,831.25 × 1,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.63x = 6,147,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147,155.36/3,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.68

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