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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.32, 4,834.77 and 1,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.32, 4,834.77 and 1,373.28 is: 2,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.32 : 4,834.77 = 1,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.32/4,834.77 = 1,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.32x = 4,834.77 × 1,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.32x = 6,639,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,492.95/3,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.83

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