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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.66, 4,825.96 and 1,552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.66, 4,825.96 and 1,552.98 is: 2,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.66 : 4,825.96 = 1,552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.66/4,825.96 = 1,552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.66x = 4,825.96 × 1,552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.66x = 7,494,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494,619.36/3,220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.04

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