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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.78, 4,834.59 and 1,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.78, 4,834.59 and 1,470.27 is: 2,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.78 : 4,834.59 = 1,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.78/4,834.59 = 1,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.78x = 4,834.59 × 1,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.78x = 7,108,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,152.64/3,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.55

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