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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.34, 4,836.39 and 1,495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.34, 4,836.39 and 1,495.18 is: 2,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.34 : 4,836.39 = 1,495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.34/4,836.39 = 1,495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.34x = 4,836.39 × 1,495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.34x = 7,231,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,231,273.60/3,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.02

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