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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.57, 4,838.07 and 2,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.57, 4,838.07 and 2,284.62 is: 3,426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.57 : 4,838.07 = 2,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.57/4,838.07 = 2,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.57x = 4,838.07 × 2,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.57x = 11,053,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,053,151.48/3,225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.73

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