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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.65, 4,835.29 and 1,556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.65, 4,835.29 and 1,556.70 is: 2,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.65 : 4,835.29 = 1,556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.65/4,835.29 = 1,556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.65x = 4,835.29 × 1,556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.65x = 7,527,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527,063.98/3,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.50

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