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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.83, 4,802.69 and 3,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.83, 4,802.69 and 3,179.66 is: 4,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.83 : 4,802.69 = 3,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.83/4,802.69 = 3,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.83x = 4,802.69 × 3,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.83x = 15,270,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,905.22/3,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,733.95

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