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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.82, 4,837.69 and 1,376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.82, 4,837.69 and 1,376.77 is: 2,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.82 : 4,837.69 = 1,376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.82/4,837.69 = 1,376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.82x = 4,837.69 × 1,376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.82x = 6,660,398.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,398.76/3,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.43

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