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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.58, 4,865.49 and 3,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.58, 4,865.49 and 3,013.26 is: 4,542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.58 : 4,865.49 = 3,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.58/4,865.49 = 3,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.58x = 4,865.49 × 3,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.58x = 14,660,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,660,986.40/3,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.41

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