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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.04, 4,830.37 and 1,464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.04, 4,830.37 and 1,464.55 is: 2,196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.04 : 4,830.37 = 1,464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.04/4,830.37 = 1,464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.04x = 4,830.37 × 1,464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.04x = 7,074,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074,318.38/3,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.28

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