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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.79, 4,426.71 and 3,170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.79, 4,426.71 and 3,170.47 is: 4,346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.79 : 4,426.71 = 3,170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.79/4,426.71 = 3,170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.79x = 4,426.71 × 3,170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.79x = 14,034,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,751.25/3,228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.75

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