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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.65, 4,838.46 and 2,129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.65, 4,838.46 and 2,129.75 is: 3,194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.65 : 4,838.46 = 2,129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.65/4,838.46 = 2,129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.65x = 4,838.46 × 2,129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.65x = 10,304,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,710.19/3,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.62

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