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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.70, 4,835.81 and 1,374.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.70, 4,835.81 and 1,374.83 is: 2,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.70 : 4,835.81 = 1,374.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.70/4,835.81 = 1,374.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.70x = 4,835.81 × 1,374.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.70x = 6,648,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,648,441.26/3,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.36

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