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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.82, 4,835.88 and 1,468.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.82, 4,835.88 and 1,468.10 is: 2,202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.82 : 4,835.88 = 1,468.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.82/4,835.88 = 1,468.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.82x = 4,835.88 × 1,468.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.82x = 7,099,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099,555.43/3,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.22

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