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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.74, 4,835.53 and 1,375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.74, 4,835.53 and 1,375.98 is: 2,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.74 : 4,835.53 = 1,375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.74/4,835.53 = 1,375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.74x = 4,835.53 × 1,375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.74x = 6,653,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,653,592.57/3,226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.02

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