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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.08, 4,837.64 and 1,992.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.08, 4,837.64 and 1,992.94 is: 2,989.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.08 : 4,837.64 = 1,992.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.08/4,837.64 = 1,992.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.08x = 4,837.64 × 1,992.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.08x = 9,641,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,104.20/3,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.41

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