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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.09, 4,840.96 and 1,377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.09, 4,840.96 and 1,377.03 is: 2,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.09 : 4,840.96 = 1,377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.09/4,840.96 = 1,377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.09x = 4,840.96 × 1,377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.09x = 6,666,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,147.15/3,226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.32

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