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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.33, 4,846.10 and 2,055.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.33, 4,846.10 and 2,055.87 is: 3,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.33 : 4,846.10 = 2,055.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.33/4,846.10 = 2,055.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.33x = 4,846.10 × 2,055.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.33x = 9,962,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,941.33/3,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.97

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