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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.01, 4,421.53 and 3,166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.01, 4,421.53 and 3,166.69 is: 4,341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.01 : 4,421.53 = 3,166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.01/4,421.53 = 3,166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.01x = 4,421.53 × 3,166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.01x = 14,001,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,001,614.84/3,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.57

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