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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.52, 4,837.68 and 1,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.52, 4,837.68 and 1,033.72 is: 1,550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.52 : 4,837.68 = 1,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.52/4,837.68 = 1,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.52x = 4,837.68 × 1,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.52x = 5,000,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,806.57/3,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.39

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