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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.71, 4,837.91 and 1,470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.71, 4,837.91 and 1,470.22 is: 2,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.71 : 4,837.91 = 1,470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.71/4,837.91 = 1,470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.71x = 4,837.91 × 1,470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.71x = 7,112,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,772.59/3,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,205.02

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