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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.59, 4,843.21 and 1,378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.59, 4,843.21 and 1,378.54 is: 2,068.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.59 : 4,843.21 = 1,378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.59/4,843.21 = 1,378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.59x = 4,843.21 × 1,378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.59x = 6,676,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,558.71/3,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.59

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