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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.73, 4,831.03 and 1,372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.73, 4,831.03 and 1,372.98 is: 2,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.73 : 4,831.03 = 1,372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.73/4,831.03 = 1,372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.73x = 4,831.03 × 1,372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.73x = 6,632,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632,907.57/3,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.53

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