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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.49, 4,838.48 and 1,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.49, 4,838.48 and 1,376.62 is: 2,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.49 : 4,838.48 = 1,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.49/4,838.48 = 1,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.49x = 4,838.48 × 1,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.49x = 6,660,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,739.68/3,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.03

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