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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.62, 4,453.48 and 2,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.62, 4,453.48 and 2,478.20 is: 3,421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.62 : 4,453.48 = 2,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.62/4,453.48 = 2,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.62x = 4,453.48 × 2,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.62x = 11,036,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,036,594.97/3,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.54

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