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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.70, 4,837.05 and 2,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.70, 4,837.05 and 2,994.30 is: 4,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.70 : 4,837.05 = 2,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.70/4,837.05 = 2,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.70x = 4,837.05 × 2,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.70x = 14,483,578.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,483,578.82/3,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.45

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