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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.51, 4,823.15 and 2,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.51, 4,823.15 and 2,049.05 is: 3,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.51 : 4,823.15 = 2,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.51/4,823.15 = 2,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.51x = 4,823.15 × 2,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.51x = 9,882,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,850.19/3,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.12

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