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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.34, 4,838.55 and 2,898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.34, 4,838.55 and 2,898.82 is: 4,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.34 : 4,838.55 = 2,898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.34/4,838.55 = 2,898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.34x = 4,838.55 × 2,898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.34x = 14,026,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026,085.51/3,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.72

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