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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.22, 4,833.24 and 1,372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.22, 4,833.24 and 1,372.53 is: 2,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.22 : 4,833.24 = 1,372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.22/4,833.24 = 1,372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.22x = 4,833.24 × 1,372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.22x = 6,633,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,766.90/3,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.40

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