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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.08, 4,842.90 and 2,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.08, 4,842.90 and 2,445.24 is: 3,671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.08 : 4,842.90 = 2,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.08/4,842.90 = 2,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.08x = 4,842.90 × 2,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.08x = 11,842,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842,052.80/3,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.86

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