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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.52, 4,836.99 and 1,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.52, 4,836.99 and 1,377.46 is: 2,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.52 : 4,836.99 = 1,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.52/4,836.99 = 1,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.52x = 4,836.99 × 1,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.52x = 6,662,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662,760.25/3,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.64

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