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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.31, 4,801.76 and 3,114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.31, 4,801.76 and 3,114.96 is: 4,638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.31 : 4,801.76 = 3,114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.31/4,801.76 = 3,114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.31x = 4,801.76 × 3,114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.31x = 14,957,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,274.75/3,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.91

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