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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.58, 4,837.79 and 1,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.58, 4,837.79 and 1,581.60 is: 2,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.58 : 4,837.79 = 1,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.58/4,837.79 = 1,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.58x = 4,837.79 × 1,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.58x = 7,651,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,440.76/3,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.85

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