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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.77, 4,834.03 and 1,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.77, 4,834.03 and 1,373.76 is: 2,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.77 : 4,834.03 = 1,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.77/4,834.03 = 1,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.77x = 4,834.03 × 1,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.77x = 6,640,797.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,797.05/3,221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.23

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