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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.22, 4,838.76 and 1,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.22, 4,838.76 and 1,494.06 is: 2,242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.22 : 4,838.76 = 1,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.22/4,838.76 = 1,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.22x = 4,838.76 × 1,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.22x = 7,229,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,397.77/3,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.22

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