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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.72, 4,834.40 and 1,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.72, 4,834.40 and 1,372.64 is: 2,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.72 : 4,834.40 = 1,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.72/4,834.40 = 1,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.72x = 4,834.40 × 1,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.72x = 6,635,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,859.78/3,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.73

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