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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.06, 4,834.76 and 1,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.06, 4,834.76 and 1,665 is: 2,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.06 : 4,834.76 = 1,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.06/4,834.76 = 1,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.06x = 4,834.76 × 1,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.06x = 8,049,867.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,867.08/3,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.04

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