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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.92, 4,834.56 and 3,155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.92, 4,834.56 and 3,155.02 is: 4,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.92 : 4,834.56 = 3,155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.92/4,834.56 = 3,155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.92x = 4,834.56 × 3,155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.92x = 15,253,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,133.49/3,227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.38

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