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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.48, 4,836.39 and 2,950.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.48, 4,836.39 and 2,950.29 is: 4,423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.48 : 4,836.39 = 2,950.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.48/4,836.39 = 2,950.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.48x = 4,836.39 × 2,950.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.48x = 14,268,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,753.05/3,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.76

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