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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.52, 4,833.99 and 1,375.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.52, 4,833.99 and 1,375.46 is: 2,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.52 : 4,833.99 = 1,375.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.52/4,833.99 = 1,375.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.52x = 4,833.99 × 1,375.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.52x = 6,648,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,648,959.89/3,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.64

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