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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.84, 4,836.44 and 1,375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.84, 4,836.44 and 1,375.01 is: 2,062.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.84 : 4,836.44 = 1,375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.84/4,836.44 = 1,375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.84x = 4,836.44 × 1,375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.84x = 6,650,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,650,153.36/3,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.81

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