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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.54, 4,833.75 and 1,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.54, 4,833.75 and 1,374.80 is: 2,060.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.54 : 4,833.75 = 1,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.54/4,833.75 = 1,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.54x = 4,833.75 × 1,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.54x = 6,645,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,645,439.50/3,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.26

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