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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.91, 4,840.36 and 1,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.91, 4,840.36 and 1,377.68 is: 2,066.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.91 : 4,840.36 = 1,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.91/4,840.36 = 1,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.91x = 4,840.36 × 1,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.91x = 6,668,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,668,439.52/3,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.51

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