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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.67, 4,842.41 and 1,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.67, 4,842.41 and 1,354.44 is: 2,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.67 : 4,842.41 = 1,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.67/4,842.41 = 1,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.67x = 4,842.41 × 1,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.67x = 6,558,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,747.03/3,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.04

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