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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.55, 4,839.83 and 3,068.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.55, 4,839.83 and 3,068.15 is: 4,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.55 : 4,839.83 = 3,068.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.55/4,839.83 = 3,068.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.55x = 4,839.83 × 3,068.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.55x = 14,849,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,849,309.07/3,226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.23

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