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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.56, 4,834.62 and 1,373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.56, 4,834.62 and 1,373.90 is: 2,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.56 : 4,834.62 = 1,373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.56/4,834.62 = 1,373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.56x = 4,834.62 × 1,373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.56x = 6,642,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,260.24/3,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.26

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