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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.75, 4,832.63 and 1,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.75, 4,832.63 and 1,397.75 is: 2,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.75 : 4,832.63 = 1,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.75/4,832.63 = 1,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.75x = 4,832.63 × 1,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.75x = 6,754,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,801.59/3,221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.63

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