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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.34, 4,835.69 and 1,374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.34, 4,835.69 and 1,374.51 is: 2,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.34 : 4,835.69 = 1,374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.34/4,835.69 = 1,374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.34x = 4,835.69 × 1,374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.34x = 6,646,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,697.39/3,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.06

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