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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.21, 4,835.52 and 1,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.21, 4,835.52 and 1,349.08 is: 2,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.21 : 4,835.52 = 1,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.21/4,835.52 = 1,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.21x = 4,835.52 × 1,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.21x = 6,523,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523,503.32/3,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.29

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