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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.52, 4,827.84 and 1,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.52, 4,827.84 and 1,835.52 is: 2,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.52 : 4,827.84 = 1,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.52/4,827.84 = 1,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.52x = 4,827.84 × 1,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.52x = 8,861,596.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,861,596.88/3,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.75

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