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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.35, 4,832.37 and 1,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.35, 4,832.37 and 1,372.66 is: 2,059.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.35 : 4,832.37 = 1,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.35/4,832.37 = 1,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.35x = 4,832.37 × 1,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.35x = 6,633,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,188.92/3,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.13

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