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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.44, 4,828.68 and 1,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.44, 4,828.68 and 1,372.24 is: 2,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.44 : 4,828.68 = 1,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.44/4,828.68 = 1,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.44x = 4,828.68 × 1,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.44x = 6,626,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,107.84/3,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.88

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