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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.72, 4,836.59 and 1,375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.72, 4,836.59 and 1,375.77 is: 2,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.72 : 4,836.59 = 1,375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.72/4,836.59 = 1,375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.72x = 4,836.59 × 1,375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.72x = 6,654,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,028.55/3,225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.80

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