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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.84, 4,837.58 and 1,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.84, 4,837.58 and 1,493.96 is: 2,241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.84 : 4,837.58 = 1,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.84/4,837.58 = 1,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.84x = 4,837.58 × 1,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.84x = 7,227,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,151.02/3,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.09

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