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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.67, 4,832.34 and 1,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.67, 4,832.34 and 1,374.76 is: 2,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.67 : 4,832.34 = 1,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.67/4,832.34 = 1,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.67x = 4,832.34 × 1,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.67x = 6,643,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,643,307.74/3,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.15

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