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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.76, 4,843.19 and 1,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.76, 4,843.19 and 1,473.69 is: 2,210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.76 : 4,843.19 = 1,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.76/4,843.19 = 1,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.76x = 4,843.19 × 1,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.76x = 7,137,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,382.52/3,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.56

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