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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.53, 4,843.26 and 1,379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.53, 4,843.26 and 1,379.63 is: 2,069.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.53 : 4,843.26 = 1,379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.53/4,843.26 = 1,379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.53x = 4,843.26 × 1,379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.53x = 6,681,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,882.58/3,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.64

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