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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.62, 4,840.59 and 1,377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.62, 4,840.59 and 1,377.17 is: 2,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.62 : 4,840.59 = 1,377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.62/4,840.59 = 1,377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.62x = 4,840.59 × 1,377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.62x = 6,666,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,314.44/3,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.68

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