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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.41, 4,834.40 and 1,467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.41, 4,834.40 and 1,467.78 is: 2,199.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.41 : 4,834.40 = 1,467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.41/4,834.40 = 1,467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.41x = 4,834.40 × 1,467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.41x = 7,095,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,828.29/3,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.98

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