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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.55, 4,464.21 and 2,751.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.55, 4,464.21 and 2,751.75 is: 3,802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.55 : 4,464.21 = 2,751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.55/4,464.21 = 2,751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.55x = 4,464.21 × 2,751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.55x = 12,284,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284,389.87/3,230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.57

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