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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.88, 4,838.84 and 1,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.88, 4,838.84 and 1,376.04 is: 2,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.88 : 4,838.84 = 1,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.88/4,838.84 = 1,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.88x = 4,838.84 × 1,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.88x = 6,658,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658,426.60/3,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.07

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