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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.20, 4,840.76 and 1,995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.20, 4,840.76 and 1,995.01 is: 2,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.20 : 4,840.76 = 1,995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.20/4,840.76 = 1,995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.20x = 4,840.76 × 1,995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.20x = 9,657,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657,357.49/3,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.35

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