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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.40, 4,839.90 and 1,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.40, 4,839.90 and 1,376.20 is: 2,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.40 : 4,839.90 = 1,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.40/4,839.90 = 1,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.40x = 4,839.90 × 1,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.40x = 6,660,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,670.38/3,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.07

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