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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.41, 4,841.49 and 1,378.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.41, 4,841.49 and 1,378.74 is: 2,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.41 : 4,841.49 = 1,378.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.41/4,841.49 = 1,378.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.41x = 4,841.49 × 1,378.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.41x = 6,675,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,155.92/3,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.27

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