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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.54, 4,422.27 and 3,167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.54, 4,422.27 and 3,167.22 is: 4,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.54 : 4,422.27 = 3,167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.54/4,422.27 = 3,167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.54x = 4,422.27 × 3,167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.54x = 14,006,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,006,301.99/3,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.31

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