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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.25, 4,853.34 and 1,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.25, 4,853.34 and 1,385.28 is: 2,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.25 : 4,853.34 = 1,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.25/4,853.34 = 1,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.25x = 4,853.34 × 1,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.25x = 6,723,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723,234.84/3,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.40

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