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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.80, 4,867.52 and 3,183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.80, 4,867.52 and 3,183.91 is: 4,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.80 : 4,867.52 = 3,183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.80/4,867.52 = 3,183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.80x = 4,867.52 × 3,183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.80x = 15,497,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,497,726.47/3,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.33

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