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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.78, 4,837.83 and 885.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.78, 4,837.83 and 885.78 is: 1,328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.78 : 4,837.83 = 885.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.78/4,837.83 = 885.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.78x = 4,837.83 × 885.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.78x = 4,285,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,253.06/3,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.44

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