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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.88, 4,836.93 and 1,004.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.88, 4,836.93 and 1,004.11 is: 1,505.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.88 : 4,836.93 = 1,004.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.88/4,836.93 = 1,004.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.88x = 4,836.93 × 1,004.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.88x = 4,856,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856,809.78/3,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.58

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