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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.92, 4,831.74 and 1,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.92, 4,831.74 and 1,465.92 is: 2,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.92 : 4,831.74 = 1,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.92/4,831.74 = 1,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.92x = 4,831.74 × 1,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.92x = 7,082,944.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082,944.30/3,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.04

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