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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.48, 4,844.37 and 1,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.48, 4,844.37 and 1,995.30 is: 2,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.48 : 4,844.37 = 1,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.48/4,844.37 = 1,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.48x = 4,844.37 × 1,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.48x = 9,665,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,665,971.46/3,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.75

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