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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.33, 4,838.33 and 1,376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.33, 4,838.33 and 1,376.63 is: 2,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.33 : 4,838.33 = 1,376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.33/4,838.33 = 1,376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.33x = 4,838.33 × 1,376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.33x = 6,660,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,559.15/3,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.08

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