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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.53, 4,835.19 and 2,051.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.53, 4,835.19 and 2,051.89 is: 3,075.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.53 : 4,835.19 = 2,051.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.53/4,835.19 = 2,051.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.53x = 4,835.19 × 2,051.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.53x = 9,921,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,921,273.62/3,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.86

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