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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.73, 4,829.53 and 1,371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.73, 4,829.53 and 1,371.98 is: 2,056.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.73 : 4,829.53 = 1,371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.73/4,829.53 = 1,371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.73x = 4,829.53 × 1,371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.73x = 6,626,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,626,020.06/3,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.03

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