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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.63, 4,448.92 and 2,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.63, 4,448.92 and 2,232.57 is: 3,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.63 : 4,448.92 = 2,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.63/4,448.92 = 2,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.63x = 4,448.92 × 2,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.63x = 9,932,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932,525.32/3,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.25

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