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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.51, 4,842.18 and 2,055.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.51, 4,842.18 and 2,055.03 is: 3,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.51 : 4,842.18 = 2,055.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.51/4,842.18 = 2,055.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.51x = 4,842.18 × 2,055.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.51x = 9,950,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,950,825.17/3,228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.17

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