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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.62, 4,838.88 and 1,278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.62, 4,838.88 and 1,278.02 is: 1,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.62 : 4,838.88 = 1,278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.62/4,838.88 = 1,278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.62x = 4,838.88 × 1,278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.62x = 6,184,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,184,185.42/3,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.21

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